ecuador
/ekwaˈdoɾ/masculine
The English word 'equator' is ecuador in Spanish. Wiktionary also lists línea ecuatorial.
Meaning: circle around the earth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ecuador | /ekwaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| línea ecuatorial | /linea ekwatoɾjal/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to the circle around the earth (noun).
Which one should you use?
The word for the equator is spelled the same as the country Ecuador, though the country is a proper noun and the equator is a common noun. Additionally, línea ecuatorial is a feminine alternative.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word ecuador is a masculine noun. When referring to the geographic line, it requires the definite article el (e.g., el ecuador). The related adjective form is ecuatorial.
How do you pronounce it?
/ekwaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish term ecuador shares its root with the word equidad, meaning 'equity' or 'fairness', reflecting the idea of the line creating two equal halves.
- In Spanish, the word ecuador is an example of a 'semi-learned' word, meaning it was not absorbed naturally through common speech but was consciously adapted from Medieval Latin by scholars.
- Because ecuador is a common noun, it is not capitalized in Spanish unless it refers to the country or begins a sentence.
Examples in context
- El ecuador divide al globo en dos hemisferios.The equator divides the globe into two hemispheres.This sentence shows how to use ecuador to describe the division of the globe.Tatoeba #1031807 by hayastan, translation #272449 by CK
- La Tierra no es simétrica en torno al Ecuador.The earth is not symmetrical about the equator.This sentence uses ecuador to describe Earth's symmetry.Tatoeba #5663977 by arh, translation #3138293 by JimBreen
- El ecuador divide la tierra en dos hemisferios.The equator divides the earth into two hemispheres.This sentence demonstrates the use of ecuador regarding the division of the earth.Tatoeba #1467847 by marcelostockle, translation #1008611 by CK
- La línea equinoccial es importante en astronomía.The equatorial line is important in astronomy.
- ¿Sabías que la línea del ecuador divide la Tierra en dos hemisferios?Did you know that the equator divides the Earth into two hemispheres?
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing a geography book in a library.
- Mateo¿Sabes dónde cruza el ecuador este país?Do you know where the equator crosses this country?
- SofíaSí, pasa justo por el centro de la zona tropical.Yes, it passes right through the center of the tropical zone.
- MateoEs un dato fascinante para nuestro proyecto.It is a fascinating fact for our project.
- SofíaTienes razón, Mateo, debemos incluirlo.You are right, Mateo, we should include it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “equator” translations and entries ecuador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ecuador, línea, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
