medios
/MEH-dee-ohs/
media
Medios translates to 'media' when referring to mass communication.
medios(noun)
media
?mass communication
,mass media
?journalism/broadcasting
press
?as in 'the newspapers and television'
📝 In Action
Los medios de comunicación cubrieron el evento en vivo.
B1The media covered the event live.
Ella trabaja en los medios, haciendo publicidad.
B2She works in media, doing advertising.
Las redes sociales son considerados nuevos medios.
B2Social networks are considered new media.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
When referring to mass communication, 'medios' is always used in the plural, even though 'media' in English can sometimes be treated as singular.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using Singular for Media
Mistake: "El medio es muy poderoso."
Correction: Los medios son muy poderosos. (Use the plural form when talking about the industry or outlets.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'de comunicación'
To be perfectly clear that you mean 'media' (and not 'resources'), always use the full phrase: 'los medios de comunicación'.
Medios also translates to 'means,' referring to the method or way used to achieve a goal.
medios(noun)
means
?the way or method to achieve something
,resources
?funds or assets
funds
?money
,ways
?methods
📝 In Action
No tenemos los medios económicos para hacer ese viaje.
B1We don't have the financial means/funds to take that trip.
Debemos usar todos los medios a nuestro alcance para resolver el problema.
B2We must use every means at our disposal to solve the problem.
El fin no justifica los medios.
C1The end does not justify the means.
💡 Grammar Points
Means vs. Resources
When 'medios' refers to money or assets, it often takes the adjective 'económicos' (financial) or 'materiales' (material).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Use
This meaning is often used in slightly more formal or philosophical contexts, like when discussing ethics or strategic planning.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: medios
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'medios' to mean 'funds' or 'resources'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'medio' means 'half' or 'middle,' why does 'medios' mean 'media'?
Think of 'media' (mass communication) as the 'middle channel' or 'intermediate tool' used to transmit information from the source to the public. It serves as a way (a 'means') to connect people.
Is 'medios' always masculine plural?
Yes, when used to mean 'media' or 'resources,' it is a masculine noun and is almost always used in its plural form.