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"Centrocampista" is a noun which is often translated as "midfielder", and "mediocampista" is a noun which is also often translated as "midfielder". Learn more about the difference between "centrocampista" and "mediocampista" below.
el centrocampista, la centrocampista(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. midfielder
Un buen centrocampista es habilidoso y veloz.A good midfielder is skillful and fast.
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el mediocampista, la mediocampista(
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. midfielder
Primero jugué como mediocampista y luego como portero.I played as a midfielder first and then as a goalkeeper.
La resistencia que posee el mediocampista es realmente increíble.The stamina that the midfielder has is really incredible.
b. midfield player
El mediocampista se lesionó en mitad del partido.The midfield player got injured in the middle of the game.
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