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masculine

/ekiˈliβɾjo/

Line drawing of equilibrio
Coloured illustration of equilibrio
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Translation

balance

Word origin

From Latin aequilibrium, formed from aequus ('equal') and libra ('scales, balance'). The same elements give English 'equilibrium' and 'equal'.

Origin
Latin
Root
aequilibrium
English cognates
equilibrium, equal, libra

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralequilibrios

Examples

gimnasta barra.

The gymnast kept his balance on the beam.

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It is hard to find the balance between work and rest.

caerse.

He lost his balance and was about to fall.

dieta grasas proteínas.

The diet seeks a balance between fats and proteins.

ecosistema frágil.

The balance of the ecosystem is very fragile.

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This word is part of lesson 62.