equivaler

to be equivalent to, to equal

verb eh-kee-bah-LEHR Rare

Usage Note

Equivaler is an intransitive verb meaning to be equivalent in value, quantity, or meaning, and it always takes the preposition a: un kilómetro equivale a 1000 metros. It is irregular and follows the pattern of valer: equivale, equivalía, equivaldrá. Do not confuse with igualar ('to make equal') or corresponder ('to correspond').

Examples

"Un dólar equivale a cien centavos."

Natural Translation

One dollar is equivalent to one hundred cents.

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