mediana
“mediana” means “medium” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
medium, average
Also: middle
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Quiero una pizza mediana con champiñones.
A1I want a medium pizza with mushrooms.
Ella es la hermana mediana de la familia.
A2She is the middle sister in the family.
Es una ciudad mediana, no es tan ruidosa como la capital.
B1It is an average-sized city; it isn't as noisy as the capital.
median strip, median
Also: central reservation
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El coche se detuvo en la mediana por una avería.
B2The car stopped on the median strip because of a breakdown.
Hay arbustos plantados en la mediana de la avenida.
B2There are bushes planted in the median strip of the avenue.
La mediana de este conjunto de números es siete.
C1The median of this set of numbers is seven.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'medianus,' which simply means 'in the middle.' It shares the same roots as the English word 'median.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'media' and 'mediana'?
'La media' is the average (all numbers added and divided). 'La mediana' is simply the number that sits exactly in the middle of a list.
Can I use 'mediana' to describe a person?
Yes! Use it to describe a female who is of 'estatura mediana' (medium height) or the 'hija mediana' (middle daughter).
How do I say 'medium' for a man's shirt?
Since 'camisa' is feminine, you say 'talla mediana'. If you are referring to the size 'M' generally, you might say 'talla M' (eme).