mediano
“mediano” means “medium” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
medium
Also: middle-sized, mid-sized
📝 In Action
Quiero una pizza mediana, por favor.
A1I want a medium pizza, please.
Ella es de estatura mediana.
A2She is of medium height.
Trabajo en una empresa mediana.
B1I work in a medium-sized company.
average
Also: mediocre, ordinary
📝 In Action
La película fue de un éxito mediano.
B1The movie had average success.
Es un jugador mediano; no es el mejor del equipo.
B2He is an average player; he's not the best on the team.
Tiene una inteligencia mediana.
C1He has average intelligence.
middle child
Also: middle one
📝 In Action
Yo soy el mediano de tres hermanos.
A2I am the middle child of three brothers.
La mediana siempre ayuda a sus padres.
B1The middle sister always helps her parents.
De los tres coches, el mediano es el más rápido.
B2Of the three cars, the middle-sized one is the fastest.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'medianus', which literally means 'of the middle'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'medio' and 'mediano'?
'Medio' usually means 'half' (half a glass) or 'middle' as a location. 'Mediano' refers to a specific size in a range (small, medium, large).
Can I use 'mediano' for more than 3 siblings?
Yes! If there are four siblings, the two in the middle can both be referred to as 'los medianos'.
Does 'mediano' always mean 'mediocre'?
Not necessarily. When talking about size, it's neutral. When talking about quality, it can be slightly negative, implying it isn't very good.