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    Medio (en. Half)

    /ˈmeðjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Element that occupies an intermediate position.
    The medium of communication is fundamental in information.
    El medio de comunicación es fundamental en la información.
    Portion or amount that is usually considered normal or sufficient.
    The average temperature in summer is 30 degrees.
    La temperatura media en verano es de 30 grados.
    Manner or way of doing something.
    The most used means of transport is the car.
    El medio de transporte más utilizado es el automóvil.
    adjective
    That is in the center or in the middle.
    The house is in the middle of the street.
    La casa está en el medio de la calle.
    That is neither large nor small, but of intermediate size.
    I need a medium-sized dress.
    Necesito un vestido de talla media.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'medius', which means 'middle' or 'in the middle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    halfway
    In an intermediate position between two extremes.
    a medio camino
    there is no middle ground
    There is no middle term in the situation.
    no hay medio
    of medium
    In the middle or of the middle class.
    de medio

    Related Words

    to mediate
    To intercede or act as an intermediary.
    mediar
    mediocre
    Of regular or unremarkable quality.
    mediocre
    by means of
    Through; using as a medium.
    mediante

    Slang Meanings

    More or less.
    I am kind of tired after working all day.
    Estoy medio cansado después de trabajar todo el día.
    Something that is not complete.
    The project is kind of finished, a lot is left to do.
    El proyecto está medio terminado, falta mucho por hacer.