Mediano (en. Medium)

/meˈðjano/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is neither large nor small but occupies an intermediate position.
The car I bought is medium sized.
El coche que compré es de tamaño mediano.
Indicates a mediation in terms of quality or quantity.
Your work is of medium quality.
Tu trabajo es de calidad mediana.
It is used to describe someone who has an intermediate height or build.
She is of medium height, neither tall nor short.
Ella es de altura mediana, ni alta ni baja.

Etymology

From Latin 'medianus', meaning 'of the middle'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

medium size
Refers to something that has an intermediate size between large and small.
tamaño mediano
medium in everything
Describes someone who does not stand out for being good or bad.
mediano en todo
medium cup
It is a cup of intermediate capacity.
taza mediana

Related Words

measurements
Actions of measuring.
medidas
mediation
Intervention in a conflict to seek a solution.
mediación
to mediate
To intercede or intervene in a conflict.
mediar

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it can refer to a person who is not outstanding.
He is a medium player, he doesn't stand out much.
Él es un jugador mediano, no destaca mucho.
It is used to describe something that does not impress too much.
The movie was good, but it was nothing medium.
La película fue buena, pero no fue nada mediano.