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“average” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈmeðjo/

Example

El promedio de estudiantes por clase es veinte.

The average number of students per class is twenty.

Illustration for promedio (average)

How to say “average” in Spanish

“Average” in Spanish is promedio.

Typical middle value of a set of numbers.

Full entry for promedio: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with promedio

En este barrio, el promedio de ingresos es más bajo que en la ciudad.

In this neighborhood, the average income is lower than in the city.

Tips for using promedio

  • In conversation promedio frequently denotes the arithmetic mean but also serves as a general 'typical' value, and speakers use media aritmética to indicate a precise numeric average.

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