media

This is the 2425th most frequent Spanish word.

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media

"Media" in Spanish means "sock" or "half."


In this context, 'media' refers to the statistical concept of mean or average.

La media entre dos números se denomina promedio.

The mean of two numbers is called average.


Here, 'media' indicates a division or midpoint, expressed as 'middle' or 'half past.'

Voy a la biblioteca a media tarde.

I go to the library in the middle of the afternoon.


In this usage, 'media' refers to 'stocking' or 'sock,' particularly in reference to part of a garment.

La media del calcetín estaba agujereada.

The stocking's fabric was torn in the middle.