Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
mediano
Pronunciation
IPA/meˈðjano/
Meaning
- adjectivemedium, moderate
Example
El nivel de ruido es mediano hoy.
The noise level is medium today.
More examples
El sofá es de tamaño mediano.
The sofa is of medium size.
Core concept
An object of moderate size.
Common phrases
tamaño mediano
medium size
paquete mediano
medium-sized package
pastel mediano
medium-sized cake
Similar words
medio: At or near the center; indicating the middle point or an average amount.
intermedio: Occupying a position or stage between two others; intermediate in sequence.
moderado: Of restrained intensity or amount, modest and not extreme.
regular: Normal or customary in condition or quality; standard, not special.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo tiene un tamaño, grado o intensidad intermedio entre pequeño y grande.
Word origin
From Latin medianus (medius "middle" + suffix -ānus), originally meaning 'in the middle' and applied to size or degree.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers often add a noun for clarity ("de tamaño mediano" or "de estatura mediana") and mediano agrees in gender and number (mediano, mediana, medianos, medianas).
Other meanings
- medium-sizedadjective
- intermediateadjective
Opposites
- pequeñosmalladjective