parcial
“parcial” means “partial” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
partial
Also: incomplete
📝 In Action
Hubo un eclipse parcial de sol ayer.
A2There was a partial solar eclipse yesterday.
El proyecto tuvo un éxito parcial.
B1The project had partial success.
midterm
Also: partial exam
📝 In Action
Tengo que estudiar mucho para el parcial de historia.
B1I have to study a lot for the history midterm.
¿Cuándo entregan las notas del primer parcial?
B1When are the grades for the first midterm being released?
biased
Also: one-sided
📝 In Action
Los aficionados pensaron que el árbitro fue muy parcial.
B2The fans thought the referee was very biased.
No puedes dar una opinión parcial en un juicio.
C1You cannot give a biased opinion in a trial.
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Words that translate to "parcial" in Spanish:
biased→incomplete→midterm→one-sided→partial→partial exam→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: parcial
Question 1 of 2
If a student says 'Tengo un parcial mañana', what are they doing tomorrow?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'partialis', which comes from 'pars' (meaning 'part' or 'piece').
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'parcial' be used for people?
Yes, but only in the sense of being biased. If you say someone is 'parcial', you mean they are taking sides. To say someone is 'incomplete' or 'partially there', you would use different phrases.
Is 'parcial' the same in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Generally, yes. However, using 'el parcial' to mean a 'midterm exam' is especially common in university culture across Latin America and Spain.