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How to Say "halfway mark" in Spanish

The Spanish word forhalfway markis intermedioB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the middle point of an event
Closed red theater curtains with a bucket of popcorn sitting on a seat in the foreground.

Examples

Compré palomitas durante el intermedio.

I bought popcorn during the intermission.

El intermedio de la obra durará diez minutos.

The play's intermission will last ten minutes.

Aproveché el intermedio para saludar a los músicos.

I took advantage of the interval to say hello to the musicians.

Always Masculine

When referring to a break in a show, 'intermedio' is a masculine noun. You will always use 'el' or 'un' with it.

Intermedio vs. Entretiempo

Mistake:El intermedio del partido de fútbol.

Correction: El descanso (or entretiempo) del partido de fútbol.

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