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"Relate to" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "identificarse con", and "related to" is a phrase which is often translated as "relacionado con". Learn more about the difference between "relate to" and "related to" below.
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. identificarse con
Since Darren was raised in a wealthy family, he had a hard time relating to poor people.Como que Darren fue criado en una familia adinerada, le costaba trabajo identificarse con los pobres.
a. entender
I saw people crying during the play, but I just couldn't relate to the story.Vi a la gente llorando durante la obra, pero no pude entender la historia.
a. relacionarse con
The research shows how animal protein is related to cardiovascular disease.La investigación muestra cómo las proteínas animales se relacionan con las enfermedades cardiovasculares.
related to(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. relacionado con
I love physics, chemistry, and other things related to science.Me encantan la física, la química, y otras cosas relacionadas con la ciencia.
2. (family)
a. pariente de
It is very obvious that you are related to your cousins.Es muy obvio que eres pariente de tus primos.
