Bozmediano (en. Bozmedian)

/bosmēˈdjano/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Term that describes an intermediate state between two extremes.
The proposal was bozmediano, neither very strict nor very lax.
La propuesta era bozmediana, ni muy estricta ni muy laxa.
Quality of something that is in a middle point.
The climate of the region is bozmediano, as it is neither very cold nor very hot.
El clima de la región es bozmediano, ya que no hace ni mucho frío ni mucho calor.
Said of a person who does not lean to one side or the other.
His opinion is bozmediana; he always seeks a consensus.
Su opinión es bozmediana; siempre busca un consenso.

Etymology

It derives from the combination of 'boz', which implies half, and 'mediano', which denotes a middle position.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be on bozmediano terms
It means to be in a position of compromise.
estar en términos bozmedianos
bozmediana issue
It refers to a matter that does not have a definitive solution.
cuestión bozmediana
bozmediana opinion
It is an opinion that seeks a middle ground.
opinión bozmediana

Related Words

boz
Prefix that indicates half or intermediate.
boz
mediano
That which is in the middle, neither large nor small.
mediano
equilibrium
State in which opposing forces are at rest.
equilibrio

Slang Meanings

Focused on the middle ground in debates.
His response was very bozmediana, he did not side with either party.
Su respuesta fue muy bozmediana, no se decidió por ninguna de las partes.
An attitude of neutrality.
She always has a bozmediana stance in conflicts.
Ella siempre tiene una postura bozmediana en los conflictos.