mediante

meh-dee-AHN-teh/meˈðjan.te/

“mediante” means “by means of” in Spanish (specifying the method).

by means of, through

Also: using, via

PrepositionB1

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📝 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

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Often confused with a través deprepositions

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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "mediante" in Spanish:

through→using→via→

✏️ 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

🎵 Rhymes▼

bastante adelante

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *medians*, which means 'being in the middle' or 'intervening.' It is related to the idea of something being the intermediate step or tool used to connect two points.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: mediante

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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.