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intermediario

een-ter-meh-dee-ah-ryoh/inteɾmeˈðjaɾjo/

“intermediario” means “middleman” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

middleman, broker

Also: go-between, agent
NounmB1
A person standing between two merchants, handing a package from one to the other.

📝 In Action

Compré el coche directamente al dueño, sin intermediarios.

A2

I bought the car directly from the owner, without any middlemen.

Necesitamos un intermediario para resolver este conflicto familiar.

B1

We need a go-between to resolve this family conflict.

El banco actúa como intermediario financiero en esta operación.

B2

The bank acts as a financial broker in this operation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sin intermediarios – without middlemen
  • actuar como intermediario – to act as a middleman
  • eliminar intermediarios – to cut out the middleman

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser el puente – to be the link between two people or things

intermediary, intermediate

Also: transitional
A bright bridge connecting two separate green hills over a small stream.

📝 In Action

Esta es una fase intermediaria del proyecto.

B2

This is an intermediary phase of the project.

La empresa ofrece servicios intermediarios entre exportadores e importadores.

C1

The company offers intermediary services between exporters and importers.

Buscamos una solución intermediaria que satisfaga a todos.

B2

We are looking for an intermediate solution that satisfies everyone.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intermedio (intermediate)
  • vinculante (binding/linking)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fase intermediaria – intermediary phase
  • punto intermediario – intermediate point

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👥 Word Family▼
intermedio(middle/intermediate) — Adjective
intermediar(to mediate) — Verb
mediación(mediation) — Noun
medio(half/medium) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'intermedius', where 'inter' means 'between' and 'medius' means 'middle'. It literally describes someone who stands in the middle.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: intermediaryItalian: intermediarioFrench: intermédiaire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'intermediario' always a bad thing in business?

Not necessarily! While it can mean higher prices, an intermediario often provides expertise or access to markets you couldn't reach on your own.

Can I use this word for an 'intermediate' level in a language class?

No, for language levels, you should use the adjective 'intermedio' (e.g., 'Nivel intermedio').

How do I pluralize 'intermediaria'?

Simply add an 's' to make it 'intermediarias'.