relevante
Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. In academic contexts, it refers to information that is important for an argument.
Examples
3 of 5Ese detalle no es relevante para lo que estamos hablando.
That detail is not relevant to what we are talking about.
Presentó datos relevantes durante la conferencia.
He presented relevant data during the conference.
Dime algo relevante, por favor.
Tell me something relevant, please.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
If it 'relates', it is 'relevante'.
Quick Quiz
Sus comentarios fueron muy ___ para resolver el misterio.
Correct!
The correct answer is: relevantes
Examples
Ese detalle no es relevante para lo que estamos hablando.
everydayThat detail is not relevant to what we are talking about.
Presentó datos relevantes durante la conferencia.
formalHe presented relevant data during the conference.
Dime algo relevante, por favor.
informalTell me something relevant, please.
El autor cita estudios relevantes para apoyar su tesis.
academicThe author cites relevant studies to support his thesis.
Este mercado es relevante para nuestra estrategia global.
businessThis market is relevant for our global strategy.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
poco relevante
not very relevant
socialmente relevante
socially relevant
especialmente relevante
especially relevant
Often Confused With
Relativo means 'relative/proportional'; relevante means 'important/pertinent'.
Usage Notes
Use this instead of 'importante' to sound more academic.
Common Mistakes
Overusing 'importante' when 'relevante' or 'pertinente' would be more precise.
Memory Tip
If it 'relates', it is 'relevante'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'relevans', from 'relevare' (to lift up).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Sus comentarios fueron muy ___ para resolver el misterio.
Correct!
The correct answer is: relevantes
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