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How to Say "mid-sized" in Spanish

The Spanish word formid-sizedis medianoA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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adjectiveA1
referring to companies or vehicles
Three bowls of soup in a row: a small one, a medium-sized one, and a large one, with the medium one highlighted.

Examples

Quiero una pizza mediana, por favor.

I want a medium pizza, please.

Ella es de estatura mediana.

She is of medium height.

Trabajo en una empresa mediana.

I work in a medium-sized company.

Matching the Ending

This word must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes. Use 'mediano' for masculine things (el café mediano) and 'mediana' for feminine things (la caja mediana).

Placement After the Name

In most cases, you should place this word after the object you are describing, like 'un coche mediano' (a medium car).

Using 'Medio' for Size

Mistake:Quiero un café medio.

Correction: Quiero un café mediano. Use 'medio' for 'half' (half a cup) and 'mediano' for the standard 'medium' size at a shop.

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