medio
media
In Spanish, 'medio' is the term used to translate 'media'. It can refer to various forms of communication, like the press, television, radio, and internet, collectively. It is also used in terms such as 'social media' translated to 'medios sociales'. However, please note that 'medio' also has other meanings depending on the context, such as 'half' or 'middle'.
Example sentences using: medio
Nos encontramos a medio camino.
We meet halfway.
This phrase uses 'medio' to express a compromise or a shared burden.
Lo hice a medio plazo.
I did it in the medium term.
In this context, 'medio' is utilized to refer to an intermediate or medium-term period of time.
Hay medio litro de leche en la nevera.
There is half a litre of milk in the fridge.
'Medio' is used here to describe measurements or quantities.
Se levanta a medio día.
He gets up at noon.
'A medio día' is a Spanish phrase indicating the middle of the day or noon.
Tiene medio millón de seguidores.
He has half a million followers.
Here, 'medio' is used to express the quantity of 'half'.
La película es de medio interés.
The movie is of middling interest.
In this case, 'medio' is used to describe something that is mediocre or average.
Estamos a medio año.
We are halfway through the year.
This phrase shows the use of 'medio' to express middle or halfway point of a given period of time.
Estoy a medio camino.
I am halfway there.
This phrase is used for expressing that someone is at the midpoint of a journey or task.
Solo comió medio sandwich.
He only ate half a sandwich.
In this sentence, 'medio' is used to denote a part of a whole, half of the sandwich in this case.