promedio
“promedio” means “average” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
average, mean
Also: midpoint
📝 In Action
¿Cuál es el promedio de edad de los participantes?
B2What is the average age of the participants?
Mi meta es subir mi promedio a nueve puntos este semestre.
B1My goal is to raise my average (grade) to nine points this semester.
Necesitamos calcular el promedio de ventas del último trimestre.
C1We need to calculate the sales average for the last quarter.
average
Also: standard, mediocre
📝 In Action
El nivel promedio de habilidad es bastante alto.
B2The average skill level is quite high.
No queremos un resultado promedio; queremos algo excepcional.
C1We don't want an average result; we want something exceptional.
Ella es una corredora promedio para su edad.
C1She is an average runner for her age.
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Quick Quiz: promedio
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'promedio' as an adjective (describing a noun)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin elements *pro-* (forward, for) and *medium* (middle). It literally means 'for the middle' or 'middle value,' reflecting its mathematical purpose.
First recorded: Mid-19th century in its current mathematical usage.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'promedio' the same as 'media'?
Yes, in general terms, they mean the same thing (the average). However, 'media' is often preferred in technical or statistical contexts, while 'promedio' is more common in everyday speech and school grades.
Does 'promedio' ever mean 'median'?
No. While 'promedio' means 'average' (the mean), the word for 'median' (the middle number in an ordered set) is usually 'mediana' in Spanish.