B2 adjective Neutral

relevante

/releˈβante/

Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. In academic contexts, it refers to information that is important for an argument.

Examples

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1

Ese detalle no es relevante para lo que estamos hablando.

That detail is not relevant to what we are talking about.

2

Presentó datos relevantes durante la conferencia.

He presented relevant data during the conference.

3

Dime algo relevante, por favor.

Tell me something relevant, please.

Word Family

Noun
relevancia
Verb
relevar
Adverb
relevantemente
Adjective
relevante
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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

1

Ese detalle no es relevante para lo que estamos hablando.

everyday

That detail is not relevant to what we are talking about.

2

Presentó datos relevantes durante la conferencia.

formal

He presented relevant data during the conference.

3

Dime algo relevante, por favor.

informal

Tell me something relevant, please.

4

El autor cita estudios relevantes para apoyar su tesis.

academic

The author cites relevant studies to support his thesis.

5

Este mercado es relevante para nuestra estrategia global.

business

This market is relevant for our global strategy.

Word Family

Noun
relevancia
Verb
relevar
Adverb
relevantemente
Adjective
relevante

Common Collocations

información relevante relevant information
ser relevante to be relevant
datos relevantes relevant data
hechos relevantes relevant facts
extremadamente relevante extremely relevant

Common Phrases

poco relevante

not very relevant

socialmente relevante

socially relevant

especialmente relevante

especially relevant

Often Confused With

relevante vs relativo

Relativo means 'relative/proportional'; relevante means 'important/pertinent'.

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Usage Notes

Use this instead of 'importante' to sound more academic.

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Common Mistakes

Overusing 'importante' when 'relevante' or 'pertinente' would be more precise.

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Memory Tip

If it 'relates', it is 'relevante'.

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Word Origin

From Latin 'relevans', from 'relevare' (to lift up).

Grammar Patterns

ser relevante para información + relevante

Quick Quiz

Sus comentarios fueron muy ___ para resolver el misterio.

Correct!

The correct answer is: relevantes

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