Meaning and behavior
What does equivaler mean?
Equivaler means to be equivalent, to correspond, to be tantamount to. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -ER verb. It is non-reflexive.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- equivaler
- Gerund
- equivaliendo
- Past participle
- equivalido
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -er pattern in the present, future.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of equivaler for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Equivaler |
|---|---|
| yo | equivalgo |
| tú | equivales |
| él / ella / usted | equivale |
| nosotros / nosotras | equivalemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | equivaléis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | equivalen |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of equivaler is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Equivaler |
|---|---|
| yo | equivalí |
| tú | equivaliste |
| él / ella / usted | equivalió |
| nosotros / nosotras | equivalimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | equivalisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | equivalieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of equivaler, or for background information.
| Subject | Equivaler |
|---|---|
| yo | equivalía |
| tú | equivalías |
| él / ella / usted | equivalía |
| nosotros / nosotras | equivalíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | equivalíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | equivalían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of equivaler for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Equivaler |
|---|---|
| yo | equivaldré |
| tú | equivaldrás |
| él / ella / usted | equivaldrá |
| nosotros / nosotras | equivaldremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | equivaldréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | equivaldrán |
Verified context
Examples with equivaler
En Nueva York un dólar equivalía a ocho chelines.
In New York, the dollar was worth eight shillings.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRJuntas, las edades de los dos niños equivalían a la edad de su padre.
The ages of the two children put together was equivalent to that of their father.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR¿A cuántos yenes equivalen cuatro dólares?
How many yen are four dollars equivalent to?
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Equivaler FAQ
What does equivaler mean?
Equivaler means to be equivalent, to correspond, to be tantamount to.
Is equivaler regular or irregular?
Equivaler is a irregular -ER verb.
What is the gerund of equivaler?
The gerund of equivaler is equivaliendo.
What is the past participle of equivaler?
The past participle of equivaler is equivalido.
How is equivaler conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is equivalgo, equivales, equivale, equivalemos, equivalen.
How is equivaler conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is equivalí, equivaliste, equivalió, equivalimos, equivalieron.
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