Spanish Conversation · Level 99
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Spanish word
relevancia
Pronunciation
IPA/releˈβanθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounrelevance
Example
No veo la relevancia entre las dos ideas.
I don't see the relevance between the two ideas.
More examples
Esa información tiene relevancia para el análisis.
That information is relevant for the analysis.
Core concept
The bearing a fact or detail has on a decision or explanation.
Common phrases
tener relevancia
be relevant
dar relevancia a
give relevance to
carecer de relevancia
lack relevance
Similar words
importancia: Expresses the general weight, seriousness, or value of something.
pertinencia: Indicates how fitting or appropriate a remark is to the situation or goal.
relación: Describes a tie or association between two or more things.
conexión: Marks a direct link or tie between items or ideas.
Definition in Spanish
Grado de pertinencia que indica cuánto afecta un dato a la comprensión o resolución de un asunto, especialmente en contextos formales.
Word origin
The noun comes from Latin relevare 'to lift up' (from levare 'to raise') plus the noun-forming suffix -antia, which named the condition of being elevated into notice and thus pertinence.
Usage tips
- Unlike importancia, which signals general weight, relevancia asks about direct connection to the matter at hand and is often used to challenge unsupported remarks.