término medio
/teɾmino medjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'medium rare' is translated into Spanish as término medio.
This adjective is used to describe meat, such as steak, that has been cooked somewhat lightly.
Meaning: cooked somewhat lightly (adj)
Did you know?
- The word medio in Spanish avoids certain historical linguistic paths to ensure it did not sound too much like the Old Spanish verb 'mear', which means 'to piss'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you order a steak término medio, it may arrive more well-done than a 'medium rare' steak in the US.
- In Spanish, the phrase término medio is also used as a common idiom for a 'middle ground' or 'compromise' in a disagreement.
Examples in context
- Quiero mi carne poco hecha, por favorI want my meat medium rare, please
- Quisiera un filete de res término medio, por favorI would like a medium-rare steak, please
- Me gusta el filete en término medio.I like the steak medium rare.
- ¿Prefieres la carne en término medio?Do you prefer the meat medium rare?
- Pídela en término medio, por favor.Order it medium rare, please.
Example conversation
A couple is ordering steaks at a restaurant.
- MateoYo quiero mi carne en término medio.I want my meat medium rare.
- LucíaA mí me gusta más bien cocida.I prefer it well done.
- MateoEntonces, pide la tuya bien hecha.Then, order yours well done.
- LucíaVale, lo pediré así.Okay, I will order it that way.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries medio, término, CC BY-SA 4.0.
