homólogo
counterpart
noun oh-MOH-loh-goh Rare
Origin: From Greek homologos (agreeing, corresponding), from homos (same) + logos (word, reason).
Also means
equivalent
Usage Note
Homólogo refers to a person or thing that corresponds to another in a different organisation, country, or system: su homólogo francés (his French counterpart). It can also be used as an adjective (órganos homólogos = homologous organs in biology). The feminine form is homóloga. It is a formal/technical term rarely used in casual speech.
Examples
"El ministro se reunió con su homólogo alemán."
Natural Translation
The minister met with his German counterpart.
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