How to Say "partly" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “partly” is “medio” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La sopa está medio fría.
The soup is kind of cold.
Estoy medio cansada hoy.
I'm somewhat tired today.
Dejó la puerta medio abierta.
He left the door half open.
It Never Changes!
When 'medio' means 'kind of' or 'somewhat', it's acting as an adverb. This means it NEVER changes. It's always 'medio', even if you're talking about a woman or multiple things. It describes the state or quality, not the noun itself.
Making it Match (When You Shouldn't)
Mistake: “Ella está media loca.”
Correction: Ella está medio loca. Because 'medio' here means 'kind of', it doesn't change. It's describing *how* crazy she is, not describing *her* directly. This is a very common mistake, so watch out for it!
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