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equivalente

equivalent

noun adjective eh-kee-bah-LEN-teh Less Common

Origin: From Latin aequivalens, present participle of aequivalere (to have equal value).

Usage Note

Equivalente functions as both noun and adjective without change of form — su equivalente en euros (its equivalent in euros) and son valores equivalentes (they are equivalent values). The verb is equivaler a (to be equivalent to), which is conjugated like valer.

Examples

"¿Cuál es el equivalente en dólares?"

Natural Translation

What is the equivalent in dollars?

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