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"Even" is an adverb which is often translated as "aún", and "equalize" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "igualar". Learn more about the difference between "even" and "equalize" below.
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (still)
b. ni siquiera
Not even his grandmother could convince him not to go.Ni siquiera su abuela pudo convencerlo de que no fuera.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (smooth)
4. (regular)
a. constante
We will arrive very soon if we keep this even pace.Llegaremos muy pronto si mantenemos este paso constante.
b. uniforme
Getting an even layer is easier with the right tools.Conseguir una capa uniforme es más fácil con las herramientas adecuadas.
d. parejo (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
These lines are not even; you should redo them.Esas líneas no están parejas; las tienes que rehacer.
5. (equal)
b. equitativo
The distribution of wealth is not even in our country.El reparto de la riqueza no es equitativo en nuestro país.
8. (calm)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Although I was angry, I managed to speak in an even voice.Aunque estaba enfadado, conseguí hablar sin alterar mi voz.
To be a good mom, you have to have an even temper to deal with your kids.Para ser una buena mamá, tienes que ser tranquila para lidiar con tus niños.
a. en paz
I paid him what I owed him and now we're even.Le pagué lo que le debía y ahora estamos en paz.
b. a mano (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I want to return the favor as soon as possible so that we're even.Quiero devolverle el favor cuanto antes para que estemos a mano.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
10. (to make flat)
11. (to make equal)
a. igualar
The player tried to even the score, but failed.El jugador intentó igualar el marcador, pero no pudo.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
12. (although)
equalize(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. igualar
They have equalized the pension age at 66 for both men and women.Igualaron la edad jubilatoria de mujeres y hombres en 66 años.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (sports)
a. empatar
Coulson had a chance to equalize in the 56th minute, but his shot went wide.Coulson tuvo una chance de empatar en el minuto 56, pero su tiro salió desviado.
b. igualar el marcador
The Rams equalized in the third quarter to make it nine-all.Los Rams igualaron el marcador en nueve en el tercer tiempo.
