mediado
“mediado” means “mediated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
mediated
Also: indirect
📝 In Action
El aprendizaje está mediado por la tecnología en esta escuela.
B2Learning is mediated by technology in this school.
Fue un conflicto mediado por las Naciones Unidas.
C1It was a conflict mediated by the United Nations.
La relación entre ellos está mediada por el interés económico.
C1The relationship between them is influenced (mediated) by financial interest.
intervened
Also: mediated
📝 In Action
El director ha mediado en la disputa entre los alumnos.
B1The principal has intervened in the dispute between the students.
Si no hubieras mediado, la situación sería peor.
B2If you hadn't intervened, the situation would be worse.
Han mediado meses entre los dos eventos.
C1Months have passed (intervened) between the two events.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'mediatus', which comes from 'medius' (middle). It shares the same roots as the English word 'medium' or 'mediate'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mediado' and 'medio'?
'Medio' usually means 'half' or 'average' (like a medium size). 'Mediado' means that someone or something has intervened or acted as a link between two things.
Is 'mediado' used for 'middle' as in the middle of a room?
No. For the middle of a physical space, use 'en medio de' or 'el centro'. 'Mediado' is almost always about time (in its plural form) or a process that is influenced by something else.
Is it a common word?
In its singular form 'mediado,' it is mostly used in university settings or legal news. However, you will hear its plural 'mediados' every day when people talk about dates.