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"More or less" is a phrase which is often translated as "más o menos", and "so-so" is an adverb which is also often translated as "más o menos". Learn more about the difference between "more or less" and "so-so" below.
more or less(
mor
or
lehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (roughly)
so-so(
so
-
so
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. más o menos
Are you feeling better? - So-so. My throat still hurts.¿Te sientes mejor? - Más o menos. Todavía me duele la garganta.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (passable)
a. regular
I thought it was a very so-so performance.En mi opinión, la representación fue muy regular.
b. así así
My dish is a bit so-so. The rice is good, but the meat is bland.Mi plato está un poco así así. El arroz está bueno, pero la carne no tiene gusto.
c. más o menos
I love his writing but I think his latest book is only so-so.Me encanta cómo escribe pero pienso que su último libro es solo más o menos.
