relativo
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “relativo” mean in English?
relative — qualified or considered in relation to something else; not absolute
relative — qualified or considered in relation to something else; not absolute (éxito relativo, calma relativa)
Example sentences
El éxito del proyecto fue relativo.
The project's success was relative.
Lo hizo con relativa facilidad.
She did it with relative ease.
Todo es relativo en esta situación.
Everything is relative in this situation.
How to use it
'Relativo/a' means relative — dependent on context or perspective. Common in the phrase 'con relativa facilidad' (with relative ease). The adverb 'relativamente' is high-frequency. Distinguish from the grammatical 'pronombre relativo' (relative pronoun).
Common mistake
Don't use 'relativo' where 'respectivo' is needed — 'respectivo' means respective (each to its own), 'relativo' means dependent/comparative.