This is the 1639th most frequent Portuguese word.
meio
"Meio" in English means "middle," "means," "way," or "half," depending on context.
Here, 'meio' is used as an adverb meaning 'somewhat' or 'a little'. It modifies the adjective 'triste' (sad).
Ele ficou meio triste com a notícia.
He felt somewhat sad about the news.
In this sentence, 'meio' functions as a noun meaning 'middle' or 'center', indicating the position on the table.
O vaso está no meio da mesa.
The vase is in the middle of the table.
Here, 'meios' is used in the plural form as a noun meaning 'means' or 'resources', referring to tools or ways to achieve something.