Medio: means
Pronunciation: MEH-dyoh (stress the capital letters)
Medio means “means” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: means; middle; half
- How to say it: MEH-dyoh
- Gender: el medio
- Level: Intermediate (B1)
What “medio” means and how to use it
Medio can be a noun meaning “middle” or “means,” and an adjective meaning “half.” It also appears in “medio ambiente” (environment).
Other translations: half, means (of transport), environment (medio ambiente).
Gender and plural
- Gender: el medio (masculine)
- Plural: los medios
Examples with audio
- Vivo en el medio de la ciudad.I live in the middle of the city.
- El autobús es mi medio de transporte.The bus is my means of transportation.
- Quiero medio kilo de queso.I want half a kilo of cheese.
Usage tip
As an adjective it agrees in gender: media hora (half an hour), medio día (half a day). “Mediodía” is one word and means noon.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “means” in Spanish?
“means” in Spanish is “medio.” It is pronounced MEH-dyoh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “medio”?
Say MEH-dyoh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “medio” masculine or feminine?
Medio is masculine: “el medio.” The plural is “medios.”
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