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"Medio" is a form of "medio", an adjective which is often translated as "half". "Centro" is a form of "centro", a noun which is often translated as "center". Learn more about the difference between "medio" and "centro" below.
medio(
meh
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dyoh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (ordinary)
a. average
El perro medio requiere por lo menos 60 minutos de actividad física al día.The average dog requires at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day.
a. middle
No somos ricos, pero sí somos de clase media alta.We're not rich, but we are upper middle class.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
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).
8. (soccer)
a. midfielder
Los medios tienen que circular el balón mejor si quieren ganar este partido.The midfielders have to pass the ball better if they want to win this match.
los medios
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. media
Los medios tienen un muy corto periodo de atención.The media has a very short attention span.
10. (resources)
a. means
La empresa no tiene los medios financieros para sacarse de esta situación.The company doesn't have the financial means to get out of this situation.
el centro(
sehn
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troh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En el centro del mantel hay una estrella.There is a star in the center of the tablecloth.
b. centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Pon un clavo de olor en el centro de la galleta.Put a clove in the centre of the biscuit.
c. middle
¡Tienen una máquina tragamonedas antigua justo en el centro de la sala!They've got an old slot machine right in the middle of their living-room!
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El centro juvenil está abierto después de la escuela.The youth center is open after school.
b. centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Trabajo en un centro para mujeres golpeadas.I work at a centre for battered women.
a. center (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Cómo puedo ir al centro de Chicago?How can I go to the center of Chicago?
b. centre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El centro está cerrado al tráfico.The centre is closed to traffic.
c. downtown (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Ayer fui al centro al cine.Yesterday, I went downtown to the movies.
