half

half(
hahf
)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la mitad
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
Half of the class didn't show this morning.La mitad de la clase no vino esta mañana.
b. el medio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
A half plus another half equals one.Un medio más otro medio es igual a uno.
a. el tiempo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The game was canceled after the first half.Se suspendió el partido después del primer tiempo.
3. (sports)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. el descanso
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The two teams are tied at the half.Los dos equipos están empatados en el descanso.
4. (beer)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. la media pinta
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I'll buy you a half in the pub.Te invito a media pinta en el pub.
5. (fare)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
a. el billete de niño
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The price of a half is five pounds.El precio del billete de niño es cinco libras.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. medio
Would you get a half gallon of milk at the store?¿Puedes comprar medio galón de leche en la tienda?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. medio
The bed is only half made.La cama está solo medio hecha.
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