equilibrio
/ekiˈlibɾjo/
The Spanish word for balance is equilibrio.
equilibrio is used to refer to the state of being balanced. If you want to describe the act of losing physical stability, use the phrase perder el equilibrio.
Meaning: be in equilibrium (verb)
Which one should you use?
Use equilibrio when you are referring to the noun (the state of balance), whereas equilibrar is used when you are referring to the action (to balance).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun equilibrio is derived from the verb equilibrar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ekiˈlibɾjo/
Did you know?
- To describe a 'balancing act' in a metaphorical sense, Spanish speakers often use malabarismo which literally refers to juggling.
- In Spanish, the word balance exists but is primarily used in accounting to mean a 'balance sheet' or a financial summary.
- The Latin root libra found in equilibrio is also the origin of the English word 'pound' because a Roman libra was a unit of weight.
Examples in context
- Es un equilibrio muy delicado.It's a very delicate balance.This sentence is useful for describing a delicate balance using equilibrio.Tatoeba #7949004 by Seael, translation #7126770 by CM
- El equilibrio no es siempre fácil.Balance isn't always easy.This sentence demonstrates how to say balance is not always easy using equilibrio.Tatoeba #9704296 by Shishir, translation #9704306 by DJ_Saidez
- Tom perdió el equilibrio y se cayó.Tom lost his balance and fell.This sentence shows how to say someone lost their physical balance using equilibrio.Tatoeba #3215835 by marcelostockle, translation #2542224 by CK
- El equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida personal es crucial para la felicidad.The balance between work and personal life is crucial for happiness.
- Es importante mantener la balanza comercial equilibrada para un crecimiento económico sostenible.It is important to maintain a balanced trade for sustainable economic growth.
- Busco encontrar la estabilidad entre el trabajo y el tiempo libre para poder disfrutar de la vida.I'm looking to find balance between work and leisure time to be able to enjoy life.
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Example conversation
María and Daniel are practicing yoga in a park.
- MaríaDaniel, tienes que mantener el equilibrio.Daniel, you have to keep your balance.
- DanielEs difícil mantener el equilibrio en un pie.It is hard to balance on one foot.
- MaríaMira fijamente un punto para no perder el equilibrio.Stare at one point so you don't lose your balance.
- DanielCreo que ya encontré mi equilibrio.I think I found my balance now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry equilibrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
