Usage Note
Relativamente softens an absolute claim by introducing an implicit comparison: es relativamente barato ('it is relatively cheap'). It is formed from relativo + -mente. In casual speech bastante (quite/fairly) is more frequent, but relativamente is preferred in formal or academic writing.
Examples
"El examen fue relativamente sencillo."
Natural Translation
The exam was relatively straightforward.
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