Spanish word

intermedio

Pronunciation

IPA/inteɾˈmeðjo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveintermediate

Example

Estoy en un nivel intermedio de español.

I am at an intermediate level of Spanish.

Illustration for intermedio (intermediate)

More examples

Puedo mantener conversaciones sencillas en un nivel intermedio.

I can hold simple conversations at an intermediate level.

Core concept

A middle level between beginner and advanced.

Common phrases

  • nivel intermedio

    intermediate level

  • curso intermedio

    intermediate course

Similar words

básico: Fundamental level providing basic building blocks for further study.
principiante: Very early stage of learning with little or no prior experience.
avanzado: High level of skill involving specialized knowledge and demanding tasks.

Definition in Spanish

Señala una posición intermedia entre dos extremos, frecuentemente aplicado a niveles de idioma como «nivel intermedio».

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Latin inter- 'between' and medius 'middle' via Late Latin intermedius.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish language contexts speakers usually say nivel intermedio or clase de nivel intermedio instead of just intermedio.

Other meanings

  • middleadjective
  • intermissionnoun

Opposites

  • básicobasicadjective
  • avanzadoadvancedadjective

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