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    Mediocre (en. Mediocre)

    /meðɪˈoʊkər/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Of average quality, which does not stand out or is especially good.
    The student's performance was mediocre.
    El rendimiento del estudiante fue mediocre.
    That is not distinguished by its exceptionality or talent.
    Her performance was mediocre compared to other artists.
    Su actuación fue mediocre comparada con otros artistas.
    That lacks originality or creativity.
    The movie was a mediocre piece of work with no innovative approach.
    La película fue una obra mediocre sin ningún enfoque innovador.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mediocris', meaning 'medium' or 'common'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Mediocrity is the enemy of goodness.
    It means that mediocrity can hinder progress towards something better.
    lo mediocre es enemigo de lo bueno
    To be mediocre.
    Refers to settling for mediocrity instead of striving to improve.
    ser mediocre
    Mediocre work.
    A job that does not meet expectations due to its low quality.
    trabajo mediocre

    Related Words

    mediocrity
    State or condition of being mediocre.
    mediocridad
    common
    That is common or usual, and therefore does not stand out.
    común
    average
    Quality or intermediate degree that is neither good nor bad.
    promedio

    Slang Meanings

    Cheap
    That product is cheap, it's not worth buying.
    Ese producto es chafa, no vale la pena comprarlo.
    Passable
    The food was passable, nothing out of this world.
    La comida estuvo pasable, nada del otro mundo.