Relativas (en. Relative)

/re.laˈti β as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Words or clauses that refer to an antecedent.
Relative clauses are used to specify or qualify something.
Las oraciones relativas son usadas para especificar o calificar algo.
Adjectives that describe a relationship of dependence or comparison.
In an exam, the questions related to the subject are the most important.
En un examen, las preguntas relativas a la materia son las más importantes.

Etymology

From Latin 'relativus', which means 'relative'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

relative to this situation
that refer to this particular circumstance.
relativas a esta situación
in relative terms
comparing something to a standard or basis.
en términos relativos
relative verbs
verbs that express actions in relation to a subject or context.
verbos relativos

Related Words

link
Establishing a connection between two or more elements.
relacionar
relationship
The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected.
relación
relative
That depends on something or is related to it.
relativo

Slang Meanings

It refers to things that are dependent.
In this discussion, everything is relative.
En esta discusión, todo es relativo.
Situations that change according to the context.
In this neighborhood, prices are relatively high.
En este barrio, los precios son relativamente altos.