medium
Significado: Of middle size, quality, or degree; a means of communication
'Medium' describes something of middle size, quality, or degree. It can also refer to a means of communication (like television or print), or a person who claims to communicate with spirits.
Ejemplos
- I'd like a medium coffee, please. 请给我一杯中杯咖啡。Quiero un café mediano, por favor.Mサイズのコーヒーをください。미디엄 사이즈 커피 주세요.
- Television is a powerful medium for advertising. 电视是一种强大的广告媒介。La televisión es un medio poderoso para la publicidad.テレビは広告の強力な媒体です。텔레비전은 광고의 강력한 매체입니다.
- The artist works in various media, including oil and watercolour. 这位艺术家使用各种媒介创作,包括油画和水彩。El artista trabaja en varios medios, incluyendo óleo y acuarela.そのアーティストは油彩や水彩を含む様々なメディアで制作しています。그 예술가는 유화와 수채화를 포함한 다양한 매체로 작업합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'medius' meaning 'middle'. The plural 'media' (from Latin) is used for communication channels, whilst 'mediums' refers to spiritualists — reflecting how the word's multiple meanings developed separately.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
From Latin 'medius,' meaning middle. The plural 'media' (from the Latin) is used for communication channels, while 'mediums' refers to spiritualists. This distinction reflects how the word's multiple meanings developed separately.
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