Meaning
fair, equitable, just
- fair, impartial, and reasonable according to justice or common sense
- fair in economic exchange (not abusive or exorbitant)
In a sentence
Il giudice ha cercato di trovare un accordo equo per entrambe le parti.
The judge tried to find a fair agreement for both parties.
Compriamo spesso prodotti del commercio equo e solidale.
We often buy fair-trade products.
Questa decisione non sembra affatto equa nei confronti dei lavoratori.
This decision does not seem fair at all to the workers.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| equo | masculine · singular |
| equa | feminine · singular |
| equi | masculine · plural |
| eque | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More formal than 'giusto'; often used in legal, economic, or ethical discussions.
- Key component of 'commercio equo e solidale' (fair trade).