equivalent
BrE /ˈiː.kwɪ.və.lənt/ AmE /ˈiː.kwɪ.və.lənt/
noun / adjective en → es
a person or thing that has the same meaning, value, or importance as another
equivalente, similar, igual
- an equivalent of something
Collocations legal equivalent · chemical equivalent
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The new system is an exact equivalent to the old one.
El nuevo sistema es un equivalente exacto al antiguo.
a person or thing that can be used instead of another, because they are similar in meaning, value, or importance
sustituto, reemplazo, alternativa
- an equivalent to something
Collocations equivalent course · equivalent position
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This course is an equivalent to the one at Oxford.
Este curso es un equivalente al de Oxford.
having the same value, meaning, or importance as something else
equivalente, igual en valor o significado
- be equivalent to something
Collocations equivalent salary · equivalent experience
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The job is equivalent in status and pay.
El trabajo es equivalente en estatus y salario.
able to be used instead of something else, because they are similar in meaning or value
sustituible, reemplazable
- be equivalent to doing sth
Collocations equivalent option · equivalent solution
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This is an equivalent alternative.
Esta es una alternativa equivalente.