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media

average

noun MEH-dyah Less Common

Also means

stocking

Usage Note

Media means mathematical average (la media de temperaturas) and also a stocking or knee-length sock (medias de nailon). In journalism los medios (short for medios de comunicación) means 'the media', so context is essential. Do not confuse with medio (adjective: half, middle).

Examples

"La media de edad es de treinta años."

Natural Translation

The average age is thirty years.

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