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How to Say "A half" in Spanish
Use 'la mitad' for 'a half' when referring to a portion or fraction of something.
la mitad
lah mee-TAHDneutral
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Say 'la mitad' when you're talking about dividing something into two equal parts, like sharing a pizza or a cake. It's also used for fractions, such as 'half an hour'.
Alternatives
- medioUse 'medio' when it precedes a masculine noun, like 'medio kilo'.
- mediaUse 'media' when it precedes a feminine noun, like 'media hora'.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'mitad' with 'medio/media'
'La mitad' is the noun for 'half,' while 'medio' and 'media' are adjectives meaning 'half' and must agree in gender with the noun they modify.
Pronouncing 'mitad' like 'Mee-TAHD'
The stress is on the last syllable: 'mee-TAHD'.
Frequently asked
how to say half an hour in spanish
You would say 'media hora'. 'Media' is used because 'hora' is a feminine noun.
when to use medio vs mitad
Use 'la mitad' as the noun 'half'. Use 'medio' or 'media' as an adjective before a noun, agreeing in gender: 'medio kilo' (half a kilo), 'media taza' (half a cup).
what does la mitad mean
'La mitad' directly translates to 'the half' and is used to refer to one of two equal parts of something.
