balance
US /ˈbæl.əns/
UK /ˈbæl.əns/
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equilíbrio
an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady
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She lost her balance and fell.
Ela perdeu o equilíbrio e caiu.
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The tightrope walker maintained perfect balance.
O equilibrista manteve o equilíbrio perfeito.
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equilíbrio, balanço
a situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions
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We need to find a balance between work and leisure.
Precisamos encontrar um equilíbrio entre trabalho e lazer.
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The ecosystem maintains a delicate balance.
O ecossistema mantém um delicado equilíbrio.
3.
saldo
an amount of money in a bank account
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Check your account balance regularly.
Verifique o saldo da sua conta regularmente.
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My current balance is insufficient for this purchase.
Meu saldo atual é insuficiente para esta compra.
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equilibrar, ponderar
to compare the relative importance of (two or more contrasting elements)
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You need to balance your diet with exercise.
Você precisa equilibrar sua dieta com exercícios.
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The committee tried to balance the needs of all stakeholders.
O comitê tentou equilibrar as necessidades de todas as partes interessadas.