igualdad

equality

noun ee-gwahl-DAHD Less Common

Origin: From Latin aequalitas, from aequalis (equal).

Usage Note

Igualdad is central to political and social discourse (igualdad de género = 'gender equality', igualdad ante la ley = 'equality before the law'). In sport it means a tie or draw score (el marcador está en igualdad = 'the score is level'). The opposite is desigualdad. Related adjective: igual.

Examples

"La ley promueve la igualdad de oportunidades."

Natural Translation

The law promotes equality of opportunity.

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