relating/related

English translation: related is 'in common' with something, -related to-

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English term or phrase:relating/related
Selected answer:related is 'in common' with something, -related to-
Entered by: Gabo Pena

20:03 May 3, 2004
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: relating/related
when do I use "related" and when "relating"?
Martha
related is 'in common' with something, -related to-
Explanation:
as family is related (relatives)

relating is when something is ABOUT something else 'relating to the conversation we had yesterday...'

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Gabo Pena
Local time: 04:52
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Thank you very much, I understand your explanation. I am from Mexico and some of these words are difficult for me when trying to translate. Thank you again
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3 +2related is 'in common' with something, -related to-
Gabo Pena
4be connected
wrasz1


  

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related is 'in common' with something, -related to-


Explanation:
as family is related (relatives)

relating is when something is ABOUT something else 'relating to the conversation we had yesterday...'

need more?

Gabo Pena
Local time: 04:52
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
Grading comment
Thank you very much, I understand your explanation. I am from Mexico and some of these words are difficult for me when trying to translate. Thank you again

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agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
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agree  Alfa Trans (X)
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be connected


Explanation:
connect in thought or meaning

wrasz1
Local time: 13:52
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish
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