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    Relativo (en. Relative)

    /re.la.ti.vo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That depends on something or relates to it.
    Speed is relative depending on the frame of reference.
    La velocidad es relativa según el marco de referencia.
    That is not absolute, but depends on external circumstances.
    Truth is often relative, depending on each person's perspective.
    La verdad es a menudo relativa, dependiendo de la perspectiva de cada persona.
    That is established in relation to something.
    His success is relative to the effort he has invested.
    Su éxito es relativo al esfuerzo que ha invertido.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'relativus', which means 'relative or pertaining to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    relative to
    in relation to, referring to.
    relativo a
    relative to something
    that has to do with something specific.
    relativo a algo
    in relative terms
    considering the circumstances or perspective.
    en términos relativos

    Related Words

    relationship
    link or connection between things.
    relación
    relativity
    principle that establishes that capacity changes based on perspective.
    relativity
    relate
    to connect or link.
    relacionar

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial context, it can refer to something considered not so important or decisive.
    What I say is not that relevant, it's just a relative comment.
    Lo que diga no es tan relevante, es solo un comentario relativo.
    Sometimes used to minimize the importance of something in comparison to something else.
    That's just a relative problem, it's not the end of the world.
    Eso es solo un problema relativo, no es el fin del mundo.