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"Relate" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "relacionar", and "relate to" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "identificarse con". Learn more about the difference between "relate" and "relate to" below.
relate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to link)
a. relacionar
My friends relate wearing black with being gothic.Mis amigos relacionan vestir de negro con ser gótico.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. entender
I'm so tired of this weather! - I can definitely relate, but spring is not far off.¡Estoy harto de este clima! - Te entiendo muy bien, pero la primavera no está lejos.
a. relacionarse
We're so happy our son relates to his new classmates.Nos da mucho gusto que nuestro hijo se relacione con sus nuevos compañeros.
relate to(
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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.
