equilibrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to balance

   to keep steady or in equilibrium; to distribute weight evenly

2. 2.

   to balance out

   to make equal or harmonious; to offset or counterbalance

3. 3.

   to balance (finances/budget)

   to reconcile income and expenses

Examples

• "É difícil equilibrar a bandeja com uma mão só."

  It's hard to balance the tray with just one hand.

• "Preciso equilibrar minha vida profissional e pessoal."

  I need to balance my professional and personal life.

• "A empresa conseguiu equilibrar as contas este ano."

  The company managed to balance the books this year.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used with "vida" (life), "orçamento" (budget), "contas" (accounts/finances), and "trabalho e família" (work and family). The reflexive form "equilibrar-se" means "to balance oneself" or "to stay balanced."