noun🔗ShareContrapesoA weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance."The counterbalance on the school's large swing set kept it level. "El contrapeso del gran columpio de la escuela lo mantenía nivelado.physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrapeso, contrapesarA force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one."The extra work I took on at work was a counterbalance to my lack of vacation time this year. "El trabajo extra que asumí en el trabajo fue un contrapeso a mi falta de tiempo de vacaciones este año.physicsscienceactionorganizationsystemtendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrapesar, equilibrarTo apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight."Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound."El hermano mayor contrapesa a sus dos hermanos a la libra.physicstechnicalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrarrestar, equilibrarTo match or equal in effect when applying opposing force"Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each-other"La lucha de brazos está indecisa mientras los oponentes se contrarrestan.physicsscienceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
