Medianamente (en. Somewhat)

/meɾ.ðjaˈna.̩te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates a quality or quantity that is intermediate or moderate.
The exam was moderately difficult.
El examen fue medianamente difícil.
Used to express that something is not exceptional, but also not completely bad.
The service in the restaurant was moderately good.
El servicio en el restaurante fue medianamente bueno.
Refers to a state or result that lies between the optimal and the inadequate.
His performance was moderately acceptable.
Su actuación fue medianamente aceptable.

Etymology

Derives from 'medio', with the suffix '-mente' that forms adverbs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

moderately satisfied
To be in a state of satisfaction that is moderate.
medianamente satisfecho
moderately capable
To have a capacity that is not outstanding, but is adequate.
medianamente capaz

Related Words

mediocrity
Quality of what is average or regular.
medianía
moderate
That is of intermediate size or degree.
mediano
mediocre
That is of inferior quality or not outstanding.
mediocre

Slang Meanings

Something that is at a middle term.
The result was moderately accepted by everyone.
El resultado fue medianamente aceptado por todos.
Expresses that something may have been better than expected, although not remarkable.
The show was moderately entertaining.
El show fue medianamente divertido.