diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fbcf85ef..916d75e5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Install the plugin with your preferred package manager:
     event = "InsertEnter",
     config = true
     -- use opts = {} for passing setup options
-    -- this is equalent to setup({}) function
+    -- this is equivalent to setup({}) function
 }
 ```