Media (en. Average)

/ˈme.ðja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of media used to transmit information.
The propaganda was distributed through all media.
La propaganda se distribuyó a través de todos los medios.
Publications, television and radio programs, websites, etc.
Digital media have grown in popularity.
Los medios digitales han crecido en popularidad.
Graphic and literary media in general.
The media includes newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
La media incluye periódicos, revistas y blogs.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'medium', which means 'middle' or 'intermediate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

means of communication
A set of organizations and instruments that disseminate information.
medios de comunicación
in the media
Reference to what is published or transmitted through the media.
en los medios
digital media
Resources and platforms that operate in digital environments for the dissemination of information.
medios digitales

Related Words

journalism
The profession of collecting, researching, and presenting information through the media.
periodismo
news
Information about recent events that is disseminated through the media.
noticia
dissemination
The act of making information known to a wide audience.
difusión

Slang Meanings

The way they refer to social networks and their impact on society.
Social networks are the new media that influence public opinion.
Las redes son la nueva media que influyen en la opinión pública.
Reference to sensationalist media.
That tabloid is just a medium.
Ese tabloide es solo un medio.