relative

• Que se considera en relación o proporción con otra cosa; comparativo. También se refiere a algo que no es absoluto, sino condicionado por el contexto o punto de referencia.

Considered in relation or in proportion to something else; comparative.

1. Considered in relation to something elseB2formal

   Having meaning or value only when compared to something else; not absolute.

   relativo

   • The concept of beauty is relative to cultural standards.
   • Their success is relative to the amount of effort they put in.
   • The value of money is relative to the cost of living.

   Sinónimoscomparativecontingentdependentproportionalproportionaterelational

   Antónimosabsoluteindependentunconditional

2. Proportionate or comparativeB2formal

   Existing or measured in comparison to something else.

   relativo

   • The relative humidity today is 65%.
   • They live in relative comfort compared to their neighbors.
   • The relative importance of this issue is often overlooked.

   Sinónimoscomparablecomparativecorrespondingproportionalproportionaterelated

   Antónimosabsolute

3. Connected by blood or marriageA2formal

   Belonging to the same family; related by blood or marriage.

   pariente

   • She is a relative of mine from my mother's side.
   • We invited all our relative family members to the reunion.
   • He is a distant relative of the famous author.

   Sinónimosaffinalagnatecognateconsanguineouskinkindredrelated

• Persona que está relacionada con otra por lazos de sangre, matrimonio o adopción; miembro de la familia. También puede referirse a algo que pertenece o está conectado con la familia.

A noun referring to a person connected by blood, marriage, or adoption; a family member.

1. Family memberA2formal

   A person connected by blood or marriage.

   Pariente

   • She invited all her relatives to the wedding.
   • He is a distant relative of mine.
   • Many relatives came to visit during the holidays.

   Sinónimosblood relationkinkinsmankinswomanrelation