Spanish Conversation · Level 151
30 words
Spanish word
mediocampo
Pronunciation
IPA/meðjoˈkampo/
Meaning
- masculine nounmidfield
Example
El equipo perdió el balón en el mediocampo.
The team lost the ball in midfield.
More examples
La recuperación en el mediocampo cambió el ritmo del partido.
The recovery in midfield changed the pace of the match.
Core concept
Central area of the pitch that controls tempo and handles transitions between defense and attack.
Common phrases
recuperación en el mediocampo
recovery in midfield
juego por el mediocampo
play through midfield
Similar words
centro del campo: Central area of the pitch around the midpoint.
zona media: Area near the center where much play concentrates.
mediocentro: Central midfielder position operating in the middle of the pitch.
centrocampista: Midfield player who links defense and attack through passing.
Definition in Spanish
Área intermedia del juego donde se sitúan los mediocampistas y se gestiona el ritmo y la transición del partido.
Word origin
From Spanish medio 'middle' + campo 'field', ultimately from Latin medius and campus, originally meaning the central part of the field.
Usage tips
- Written as one word in Spanish (mediocampo), and match commentary often pairs it with mediocampistas to refer to the midfield players.
Opposites
- delanteraattacknoun
Related words
- mediocampistamidfieldernoun