medios
/ˈmedjos/plural
The Spanish word for media is medios.
medios refers to the institutions and channels used for publishing and broadcasting information.
Meaning: means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word medios literally translates to 'means', 'mediums' or 'ways', referring to the channels through which information is transmitted.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the word for media is almost always used in its plural form, los medios, when referring to the press or mass communication.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmedjos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the singular form el medio to refer to the press. In Spanish, el medio usually refers to a single specific medium or the environment and surroundings.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term medio can also refer to a psychic or someone who claims to communicate with the dead, mirroring the English word 'medium'.
- The phrase medio tiempo uses the same root to refer to 'half time' in sports or a 'part-time' job.
- In Spanish, medios is used in the phrase medios de comunicación to specifically describe mass media. Without de comunicación, the word medios can simply mean 'resources' or 'funds', such as in the phrase sin medios meaning 'without means' to pay for something.
Examples in context
- Los medios no difunden esta noticia.The media doesn't distribute the news.This sentence shows how to use medios regarding the distribution of news.Tatoeba #1371297 by hayastan, translation #1371308 by Eldad
- Los medios exageraron todo el asunto.The media blew the whole thing out of proportion.This sentence demonstrates using medios to describe the media exaggerating a situation.Tatoeba #1280083 by marcelostockle, translation #32810 by CM
- Los medios se están aprovechando de la situación.The news media is taking advantage of the situation.This sentence shows how to use medios when discussing the media taking advantage of a situation.Tatoeba #2935480 by hayastan, translation #10610394 by sangelo
- Los medios de comunicación son una herramienta poderosa para influir en la opinión pública.The media are a powerful tool to influence public opinion.
- ¿Has leído las noticias en la prensa hoy? Parece que hay un nuevo escándalo político.Have you read the news in the press today? It seems there is a new political scandal.
- Los medios están discutiendo el partido de fútbol que se jugó ayer. Parece que fue muy emocionante.The media are discussing the soccer match that was played yesterday. It seems it was very exciting.
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a recent event.
- MaríaViste lo que dicen los medios?Did you see what the media are saying?
- MateoNo, no he leído nada hoy.No, I haven't read anything today.
- MaríaMuchos medios están hablando del concierto.Many media outlets are talking about the concert.
- MateoAhora voy a buscar la noticia.I'll look for the news now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “media” translations and entries medios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
