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mediante

meh-dee-AHN-teh

prepositionB1

by means of?specifying the method,through?specifying the method or channel

Also:using?as a synonym for 'with the help of',via?referring to a process or channel

📝 In Action

Pudimos resolver el problema mediante una simple llamada.

We were able to solve the problem by means of a simple call.

La donación se hizo mediante transferencia bancaria.

The donation was made via bank transfer.

Obtuvieron la información mediante un contacto secreto.

They obtained the information through a secret contact.

Word Connections

Synonyms

por medio de (by means of)
a través de (through)
utilizando (using)

Common Collocations

mediante un acuerdo – through an agreement
mediante un formulario – by means of a form

💡 Grammar Points

Always Unchanging

As a preposition, 'mediante' is invariable—it always stays the same, regardless of whether the thing that follows it is singular or plural, masculine or feminine.

Introducing the Method

Use 'mediante' when you want to clearly state the instrument, process, or channel used to make something happen.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing with 'Por'

Mistake: "La inscripción se hace por el sitio web. (Literal translation of 'through')"

Correction: La inscripción se hace mediante el sitio web. ('Mediante' emphasizes the website as the specific channel or method, which is often preferred in formal contexts over 'por'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

'Mediante' is slightly more formal than 'por medio de' or 'usando' and is perfect for official letters, instructions, or serious reports.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: mediante

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'mediante'?

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Word Family

medio(means, middle) - noun/adjective

mediar(to mediate) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'mediante' more formal than 'por' or 'con'?

Yes. While 'por' and 'con' can sometimes express the means ('by' or 'with'), 'mediante' is specifically dedicated to this function and lends a slightly more formal or official tone to the sentence.