Intermedio (en. Intermediate)
/in.terˈme.ðjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Part that is situated between two things or situations.
The intermission of the movie was very entertaining.
El intermedio de la película fue muy entretenido.
Course or educational level that is between basic and advanced.
She is taking Spanish classes at the intermediate level.
Está tomando clases de español en el nivel intermedio.
adjective
That is in an intermediate state.
The artwork had a style intermediate between modern and classic.
La obra de arte tenía un estilo intermedio entre el moderno y el clásico.
Etymology
From Latin 'intermedius', which means 'in the middle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
musical interlude
A part of a concert or show where music is presented between other acts.
intermedio musical
intermediate period
Interval of time that separates two important stages.
período intermedio
Related Words
intercede
To act as a mediator between two parties.
intermediar
intermediary
A person who acts as a link or mediator.
intermediario
Slang Meanings
Intermediate in the context of performances
The intermission was the part that everyone was looking forward to.
El intermedio fue la parte que todos esperaban con ansias.
Skill level 'okay', not very advanced but also not a beginner
I'm at the intermediate level of guitar, I don't play badly but I'm not perfect either.
Estoy en el intermedio de guitarra, no toco mal pero tampoco perfecto.