igualar

/iɡwaˈlaɾ/ · B1 · verb

to make equal

⚖️ igual (equal) + -ar = to make equal; in poker, match the bet to even it

Built from igual, meaning equal or the same, plus the verb ending -ar. Calling a bet in cards is the same idea: you put in exactly as much as the other player so both stakes are equal.

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