irrelevante
/ireleˈbante/
The English phrase "irrelevant" is translated into Spanish as irrelevante.
Irrelevante is used to convey that something is not significant or pertinent.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in number with the noun it modifies, so use the plural form irrelevantes for plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ireleˈbante/
Did you know?
- In a legal context, Spanish lawyers may use the phrase impertinente to describe an irrelevant question or piece of evidence, even though impertinente usually means 'rude' in daily conversation.
- The word relevante in Spanish can refer to something that 'stands out' physically, such as a relief carving or an embossed pattern, not just something that is important.
- To describe something as completely irrelevant or pointless, a Spaniard might use the colloquial expression no tiene nada que ver, which literally translates to 'it has nothing to see'.
Examples in context
- Mi opinión es irrelevante.My opinion is irrelevant.This sentence is useful for stating that an opinion is irrelevante.Tatoeba #3106537 by marcelostockle, translation #3008837 by CK
- Mi opinión era irrelevante.My opinion was irrelevant.Tatoeba #3106539 by marcelostockle, translation #3008839 by CK
- Estos detalles son irrelevantes.These details are irrelevant.This sentence is useful for stating that details are irrelevantes.Tatoeba #3106546 by marcelostockle, translation #3008845 by CK
- La información presentada es intrascendente para nuestro análisis.The presented information is irrelevant to our analysis.
- No sigas con tu cháchara, es completamente irrelevante.Stop with your chatter, it's completely irrelevant.
- No me digas boludeces, eso es totalmente irrelevante.Don't tell me nonsense, that is completely irrelevant.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing a project at work.
- Alejandro¿Deberíamos incluir el historial de ventas antiguo?Should we include the old sales history?
- ElenaNo, Alejandro, esa información es irrelevante ahora.No, Alejandro, that information is irrelevant now.
- AlejandroTienes razón, solo quería estar seguro.You are right, I just wanted to be sure.
- ElenaGracias por preguntar, es mejor ser precisos.Thanks for asking, it's better to be precise.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry irrelevante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
