homologar

Homologar is a Spanish verb that means to formally recognize, certify, or validate that something complies with a standard, regulation, or established criterion, or to establish equivalence with something already approved. The related noun is homologación, used for the official process of approval or validation, and the adjective homologado describes something that has been homologated.

In regulatory and industry contexts, homologar refers to the official approval of products, vehicles, or systems so they may be marketed, used, or operated legally within a jurisdiction. This often involves demonstrating compliance with safety, environmental, or technical standards set by authorities. In automotive and sports settings, homologation is the process that certifies that a vehicle or component meets the rules governing competition or sale.

In education, homologar denotes the recognition of an academic degree or professional qualification obtained abroad as valid in the home country, typically after evaluation of content, duration, and accreditation against local standards.

In biology and related disciplines, the term is used to describe establishing homology, the evolutionary relationship between genes, proteins, or anatomical structures that share a common ancestry. To homologar in this sense means to determine that two elements are homologs.

Related terms include homologación (the process itself) and homólogo (a homologous element). The concept is widely used across law, commerce, education, and biology to denote formal recognition or shared origin.