balance
gb/bˈæləns/ us/bˈæləns/
A2
Inglés
~ 1200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
state
1
Ability to stay upright
When you can stand or move without falling.
Patrón de uso:
to keep/lose/regain [one's] balance
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'balance' (the ability to stay steady) with 'equilibrium' in scientific contexts, which is less common in daily speech.
Sinónimos
stability (Refers broadly to firmness and steadiness, not only physical balance.)
Antónimos
instability (Describes a lack of steadiness or tendency to fall.)
Colocaciones
keep balance
|lose balance
|regain balance
|maintain balance
|good balance
Temas
daily life
|sports
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She lost her balance and fell off the step.
- Gymnasts need excellent balance to perform on the beam.
- I put my arms out to keep my balance on the ice.
- He stumbled but quickly regained his balance.
- The child stood on one foot to test his balance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I lost my balance and fell.
- He has good balance when he rides a bike.
- Hold my hand to keep your balance.
- The cat has great balance on the wall.
Sustantivo
B1
state
2
State of equality between things
When different things have the same importance, amount, or strength.
Patrón de uso:
a balance between [thing] and [thing]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'balance' here with 'compromise', which involves giving up something, while 'balance' means equal importance or proportion.
Sinónimos
equilibrium (More formal or scientific term for a stable state of equality.)
Antónimos
imbalance (A lack of equality or proportion between elements.)
Colocaciones
work-life balance
|strike a balance
|delicate balance
|maintain balance
|find a balance
Temas
daily life
|philosophy
|work
|core_vocabulary
|science
Ejemplos
- It's important to keep a healthy work-life balance.
- The new law seeks a balance between freedom and security.
- We must strike a balance between cost and quality.
- Nature maintains a delicate balance between species.
- Her life lacked balance after she started working long hours.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I need a better balance between work and rest.
- We try to keep a balance in our diet.
- He found a good balance between study and play.
- The teacher wants a balance of speaking and listening in class.
Sustantivo
A2
quantity
3
Money remaining in account
The money left in your bank account, or the amount you still need to pay.
Patrón de uso:
the balance of [account/payment]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'balance' with 'budget'; 'balance' is the amount currently available or owed, while 'budget' is a spending plan.
Sinónimos
remainder (General term for what is left, not specific to money.)
Antónimos
debt (An amount of money owed, often when the account is negative.)
Colocaciones
account balance
|outstanding balance
|check balance
|pay off balance
Temas
business
|finance
|daily life
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- You should check your account balance regularly.
- The outstanding balance must be paid by the end of the month.
- After paying the bill, she had a small balance left in her account.
- Your current balance is $245.50.
- He transferred the remaining balance to his savings account.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I checked my bank balance today.
- My account balance is low.
- Please pay the full balance by Monday.
- She has a big balance on her credit card.
Verbo
A2
action
4
Keep something steady and upright
To hold or place something so it does not fall.
Patrón de uso:
to balance [something] on [something]
Sinónimos
steady (Means to make or keep steady, but not necessarily about preventing falling.)
Antónimos
tip over (To fall or cause to fall from an upright position.)
Colocaciones
balance carefully
|balance on one foot
|balance a tray
Temas
daily life
|sports
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She balanced the tray on one hand.
- He balanced the ladder against the wall.
- The acrobat balanced on the tightrope with ease.
- Can you balance this book on your head?
- He balanced his bike while waiting at the traffic light.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I can balance a ball on my finger.
- He balanced the cup on the table edge.
- She balanced on one leg for ten seconds.
- They balanced the box on a chair.
Verbo
B1
action
5
Make things equal or fair
To make two or more things have the same importance or amount.
Patrón de uso:
to balance [thing] with [thing]
Sinónimos
reconcile (More formal; often used for making different ideas or accounts agree.)
Antónimos
favor (To give more importance to one side than another.)
Colocaciones
balance work and family
|balance needs and resources
Temas
daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She tries to balance her career with raising children.
- We must balance economic growth with environmental protection.
- The manager balanced the budget by cutting costs.
- He balanced his time between work and hobbies.
- They are balancing tradition with modern needs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I want to balance work and play.
- She balances school with sports.
- We need to balance cost and quality.
- He balances study with rest.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
balance
AFI
GB/bˈæləns/
US/bˈæləns/
Sílabas y acento
bal - ance (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (bal)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: balance
- Plural: balance, balances
Verb
- Base: balance
- 3rd Person Singular: balances
- Present Participle: balancing
- Past: balanced
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
hang in the balance
1/hˈæŋ ˈɪn ðə bˈæləns/
idiom
Be at serious risk until decided
To be in danger of failing until something is decided.
Ejemplos
- The team's hopes hang in the balance before the final match.
- Peace talks hang in the balance after recent violence.
in the balance
1/ˈɪn ðə bˈæləns/
idiom
Uncertain and at risk until decided
Not yet decided and could end well or badly.
Ejemplos
- His future with the company hangs in the balance.
- The game was in the balance until the last minute.
keep your balance
1/kˈip jˈʊɹ bˈæləns/
fixed phrase
Stay steady without falling over
To stay standing without falling down.
Ejemplos
- It's hard to keep your balance on ice skates.
- He kept his balance despite the strong wind.
strike a balance
1/stɹˈaɪk ə bˈæləns/
idiom
Find middle point between extremes
To find a way to have two different things in equal amounts or importance.
Ejemplos
- Parents must strike a balance between discipline and freedom.
- We need to strike a balance between spending and saving.
throw someone off balance
1/θɹˈoʊ sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔf bˈæləns/
idiom
Cause loss of steadiness suddenly
To make someone lose their physical stability or feel surprised and confused.
Ejemplos
- The sudden question threw her off balance.
- The push threw him off balance and he fell.