Meanings (ES + gloss)
balancear • contrabalancear • contrapesar • equilibrar
To bring (items) to an equipoise, as the scales of a balance by adjusting the weights.
equilibrar
To hold (an object or objects) precariously; to support on a narrow base, so as to keep from falling.
I balanced my mug of coffee on my knee.
The circus performer balances a plate on the end of a baton.
hacer balance
To make the credits and debits of (an account) correspond.
This final payment, or credit, balances the account.
to balance a set of books
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