This is the 1163rd most frequent Arabic word.
المقابل
"المقابل" means "equivalent" or "counterpart" in English.
In this usage, 'المقابل' means 'opposite' or the side across.
جلسنا في المقابل وكانت المناظر رائعة.
We sat in the opposite area, and the views were wonderful.
The word 'المقابل' is used here to mean 'compensation.'
أعطاني المقابل المالي بعد إنجاز العمل.
He gave me the financial compensation after completing the work.
The word 'المقابل' here refers to 'return' or what is offered in exchange.