How to Say "comparatively" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “comparatively” is “relativamente” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El examen fue relativamente fácil para mí.
The exam was relatively easy for me.
Vivimos en un barrio relativamente tranquilo y seguro.
We live in a relatively quiet and safe neighborhood.
A pesar de la crisis, la empresa se mantiene relativamente estable.
Despite the crisis, the company remains relatively stable.
The '-mente' Rule
In Spanish, adding '-mente' to the end of a feminine adjective is just like adding '-ly' in English to make a word describe 'how' or 'to what extent' something is.
Word Order with Adjectives
Place this word directly before the adjective you are describing, just like you would in English (e.g., 'relativamente bueno').
Placement Error
Mistake: “Es un coche barato relativamente.”
Correction: Es un coche relativamente barato. Keep the describing word right before the quality it's modifying.
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