Spanish Conversation · Level 2
86 words
Spanish word
mitad
Pronunciation
IPA/miˈtað/
Meaning
- feminine nounhalf
Example
Quiero la mitad del pastel.
I want half of the cake.
More examples
Llegamos a la mitad de la película.
We got to the middle of the movie.
Core concept
One of two equal parts of a divided whole.
Common phrases
la mitad de
half of
en la mitad de
in the middle of
Similar words
parte: A single piece or component of a larger whole.
porción: A measured share or serving, especially of food.
Definition in Spanish
Cada una de las dos partes iguales que resulta de dividir un todo en dos.
Word origin
From Latin medietas 'middle part' via Old Spanish, built on medius 'middle' and now meaning 'a half'.
Usage tips
- La mitad de + noun expresses 'half of X', and mitad is a feminine noun while medio functions as an adjective or adverb meaning 'partial'.