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poor relation

Principal Translations
Inglés		Español
relation n	(how [sth] is connected)	relación nf
		conexión nf
	It is important to understand the relation between poverty and crime.
	Es importante entender la relación entre pobreza y crimen.
relations npl	(state of relationship)	relaciones nfpl
	Relations between the two countries have become strained since the recent unrest.
	Las relaciones entre los dos países se han vuelto tensas desde los últimos disturbios.
relations npl	euphemism (sexual intercourse)	relaciones nfpl
	Kevin suspected Bill and Tina of having relations.
	Kevin sospechaba que Bill y Tina estaban teniendo relaciones.
relation n	often plural (relative, family member)	pariente n común
	Daniel is looking forward to seeing all his relations at the family reunion this weekend.
	Daniel espera ver a todos sus parientes en la reunión familiar este fin de semana.

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Additional Translations
Inglés		Español
relation n	(telling of a story) (cuento, historia)	narración nf
		relato nm
	(formal)	relación nf
	Linda's relation of the anecdote got funnier every time she told it.
	La narración de la anécdota de Linda se volvía más graciosa cada vez que la contaba.

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Compound Forms:
Inglés		Español
blood relation n	(biological relative) (ES)	parentesco de sangre nm
	My African friend calls me his American mother, but of course I'm not a blood relation.
	(CL)	relación consanguínea nf
close relation n	(member of immediate family)	pariente cercano nm + adj
	Only her close relations were invited to the wedding ceremony.
	(formal)	pariente de primer grado de consanguinidad nm + loc adj
in relation to prep	(in the context of)	en relación con, con relación a loc prep
	The large fine imposed on the company was nothing in relation to its earnings.
	La gran multa que le impusieron a la compañía no fue nada en relación con sus ganancias.
in relation to prep	(concerning)	respecto a loc prep
		acerca de loc prep
	What's your opinion in relation to shops opening on Sundays?
	¿Qué opinas respecto a la posibilidad de que se permita a los comercios abrir los domingos?
near relation n	(close family member)	familiar cercano grupo nom

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