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relativamente

reh-lah-tee-bah-mehn-teh/relatiβaˈmente/

“relativamente” means “relatively” in Spanish (comparing something to a standard).

relatively

Also: fairly, comparatively
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📝 In Action

El examen fue relativamente fácil para mí.

A2

The exam was relatively easy for me.

Vivimos en un barrio relativamente tranquilo y seguro.

B1

We live in a relatively quiet and safe neighborhood.

A pesar de la crisis, la empresa se mantiene relativamente estable.

B2

Despite the crisis, the company remains relatively stable.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bastante (quite / fairly)
  • proporcionalmente (proportionally)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • relativamente cerca – relatively close
  • relativamente barato – relatively cheap
  • relativamente poco – relatively little

Idioms & Expressions

  • todo es relativo – everything is subjective or depends on the situation

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "relativamente" in Spanish:

comparatively→fairly→relatively→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: relativamente

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The house is relatively small'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
relativo(relative) — Adjective
relación(relationship / connection) — Noun
relacionar(to relate / to connect) — Verb
relatividad(relativity) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'relativus' (meaning 'having relation') combined with the suffix '-mente' (meaning 'mind' or 'manner').

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: relativementItalian: relativamenteEnglish: relatively

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'relativamente' to start a sentence?

Yes, you can use it to introduce a statement, such as 'Relativamente, este plan es mejor' (Relatively speaking, this plan is better).

Is 'relativamente' more formal than 'bastante'?

Yes, 'bastante' is the go-to word for 'quite' or 'fairly' in casual conversation. 'Relativamente' is perfect for writing or more precise speech.

Does 'relativamente' change for gender (male/female)?

No. Words ending in '-mente' are adverbs and always stay exactly the same regardless of what you are describing.