Spanish Conversation · Level 10
88 words
Spanish word
medio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmeðjo/
Meaning
- adverba little, slightly
Example
La sopa está medio fría.
The soup is a little cold.
More examples
Estoy medio cansado.
I'm a little tired.
Core concept
Slightly dimmed lamp.
Common phrases
medio frío
a little cold
medio cansado
a little tired
medio raro
a little strange
Similar words
algo: Present to some degree; vaguely noticeable.
poco: Present in a small amount; barely noticeable.
bastante: Considerably present; clearly noticeable and substantial.
parcialmente: Present only in part; affecting a portion of the whole.
Definition in Spanish
Suaviza una cualidad indicando una intensidad moderada y se usa mucho en el habla cotidiana.
Word origin
From Latin medius 'middle', Spanish medio retained the 'middle' idea and developed an adverbial use meaning 'somewhat' or 'a little' in everyday speech.
Usage tips
- As an adverb, medio usually appears before adjectives or past participles to soften them and has a casual tone that often sounds more informal than un poco.