medios
“medios” means “media” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
media, mass media
Also: press
📝 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.
means, resources
Also: funds, ways
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: medios
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'medios' to mean 'funds' or 'resources'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'medius,' meaning 'middle' or 'intermediate.' This makes sense, as 'medios' refers to things that are in the middle—whether they are tools used to achieve a goal (a means) or channels that sit between the source and the audience (media).
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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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.