average
average (score/ratio)
noun AH-beh-rahj Rare
Origin: Borrowed directly from English average.
Usage Note
Average is an untranslated English borrowing used specifically in sports statistics in Spanish — particularly in football (goal difference ratio) and basketball (points-per-game averages). Outside sports statistics, the native Spanish promedio or media is used for 'average'. It is always masculine: el average.
Examples
"El equipo mejoró su average esta temporada."
Natural Translation
The team improved its average this season.
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