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mean in Spanish

mean in Spanish is medio, inferior, malo — mean means to intend or have in mind as a purpose.

mean in Spanish

medio
adj
Having the mean (see noun below) as its value; average.
inferior
adj
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
malo
adj
Low in quality or degree; inferior; poor; shabby.
avieso
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
desconsiderado
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
mala gente
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
mala onda
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
malintencionado
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
malo
adj
Without dignity of mind; destitute of honour; low-minded; spiritless; base.
tacaño
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
mesquino
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
mezquino
adj
(chiefly, UK) Ungenerous; stingy; tight-fisted.
malo
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
malvado
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
cruel
adj
Intending to cause harm, successfully or otherwise; bearing ill will towards another.
cruel
adj
Powerful; fierce; strong.
formidable
adj
(colloquial) Accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with.
media
noun
media
noun
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
medio
noun
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
recurso
noun
Something which is intermediate or in the middle; an intermediate value or range of values; a medium. [from 14th c.]
medio
noun
(statistics) The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms.[from 15th c.]
media
noun
(statistics) The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms.[from 15th c.]
recurso
noun
(statistics) The average of a set of values, calculated by summing them together and dividing by the number of terms.[from 15th c.]
digo
verb
intencionar decir
verb
miento
verb
referirse a
verb
destinar
verb
(transitive, usually in passive) To intend (something) for a given purpose or fate; to predestine. [from 16th c.]
pretender
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
intentar
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
intencionar
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
lamentarse
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
proponer
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
reclamar
verb
(transitive) To intend, to plan (to do); to have as one's intention. [from 8th c.]
significar
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
querer decir
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
apiadarse
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
compadecerse
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
en qué sentido
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
importar
verb
(transitive) Of a person (or animal etc): to intend to express, to imply, to hint at, to allude.
decir / hablar en serio
verb
(transitive) To have conviction in (something said or expressed); to be sincere in (what one says). [from 18th c.]
producir [un resultado]
verb
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]
resultar
verb
(transitive) To cause or produce (a given result); to bring about (a given result). [from 19th c.]

What does "mean" mean?

  1. verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
    "I didn't mean to interrupt you."
  2. verb To convey a particular sense or significance; to signify.
    "What does this symbol mean?"
  3. adj Unkind, unpleasant, or deliberately hurtful in behavior.
    "It was mean of him to laugh at her mistake."
  4. adj Stingy or ungenerous with money or resources.
    "He's too mean to leave a decent tip."

mean in a sentence

  • I didn't mean to interrupt you.
  • She means to finish the project by Friday.
  • What does this symbol mean?
  • A red light means stop.

Similar words in Spanish

Common Spanish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "mean" in Spanish?

"mean" in Spanish is medio, inferior, malo. mean means: To intend or have in mind as a purpose.

How do you use "mean" in a sentence?

Example: "I didn't mean to interrupt you." In Spanish, "mean" is medio, inferior, malo.

Are there other ways to say "mean" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 36 translations listed for "mean": medio, inferior, malo, avieso, desconsiderado, mala gente.

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