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mean

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significar refiero, significa, decir, quiere decir, serio, implica, media, malo mean

mean verb

1. Mean or intend to express or convey.

The artist meant to convey a sense of hope and renewal through her vibrant paintings. El artista pretendía transmitir un sentido de esperanza y renovación a través de sus pinturas vibrantes.

2. Have as a logical consequence.

The new tax policy will mean that many small businesses will struggle to stay afloat. (In this sentence, "will mean" indicates that the policy's logical consequence is the struggles of small businesses.) La nueva política fiscal significará que muchos pequeños negocios tendrán dificultades para mantenerse a flote. (En esta oración, "significará" indica que la consecuencia lógica de la política es las dificultades de los pequeños negocios).

3. Denote or connote.

The symbol "" meant happiness and good fortune in ancient cultures, so it was often used in wedding decorations. El símbolo "" significó felicidad y buena suerte en las culturas antiguas, por lo que se utilizaba con frecuencia en los decorados de bodas.

4. Have in mind as a purpose.

She meant to finish her project by the end of the week, but unexpected delays pushed back the deadline. Ella pretendía completar su proyecto al final de la semana, pero los retrasos inesperados hicieron que se retrasara el plazo límite.

5. Have a specified degree of importance.

The new policy means a significant reduction in carbon emissions, which is expected to have a major impact on the environment. La nueva política conlleva una reducción significativa en las emisiones de carbono, lo que se espera tenga un impacto mayor en el medio ambiente.

6. Intend to refer to.

The speaker meant to quote the exact phrase from the book during the debate, but forgot to bring it along. El orador pretendía citar el frase exacta del libro durante el debate, pero se olvidó de llevarla consigo.

7. Destine or designate for a certain purpose.

The philanthropist meant to donate her entire fortune to charity, leaving behind a lasting legacy. El filántropo pretendía donar toda su fortuna a la caridad, dejando un legado duradero.

Conjugation

Pronoun	Conjugation
I	I mean.
You	You mean.
He/She/It	He/She/It means.
We	We mean.
You	You mean.
They	They mean.

Complete conjugation.

mean noun

1. An average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n.

The statistician calculated the mean of the exam scores to determine the class average, which turned out to be 75%. El estadístico calculó la media de las puntuaciones del examen para determinar el promedio de la clase, que resultó ser un 75%.

mean adjective

1. Approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value.

The mean temperature in July is usually around 85 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a great time to visit the beach. La temperatura media en julio suele ser de aproximadamente 29 grados Fahrenheit, lo que la convierte en un momento ideal para visitar la playa.

2. Characterized by malice.

The mean old man down the street was notorious for his bitter remarks and constant complaining, making everyone in the neighborhood wary of approaching him. El anciano viejo de la calle que está enfrente era famoso por sus comentarios amargos y su queja constante, lo que hacía que todos en el barrio fueran cautos al acercarse a él.

3. Having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality.

The mean-spirited comment from her coworker left Sarah feeling belittled and demoralized. El comentario maleducado de su compañera de trabajo dejó a Sarah sintiéndose menospreciada y desmoralizada.

4. Excellent.

The mean new restaurant in town has received rave reviews for its exceptional cuisine, and we can't wait to try it out. El nuevo restaurante en la ciudad más conocido ha recibido elogiosas reseñas por su exquisita cocina, y no podemos esperar para probarlo.

5. Marked by poverty befitting a beggar.

The mean streets of the city were lined with shabby buildings and trash-filled alleys, a constant reminder of the struggles many people faced. Las calles desafortunadas de la ciudad estaban empedradas con edificios miserables y veredas llenas de basura, un recordatorio constante de los esfuerzos que muchos personas enfrentaron.

6. (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity.

The mean old man on the street corner always refused to give anyone a handout, no matter how desperate they seemed. El anciano viejo en la esquina de la calle siempre rehusaba darle una ayuda a alguien, ya fuera lo desesperado que pareciera.

7. (used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt.

The mean tip left by the customer was a paltry 10 cents on a $50 bill, and I couldn't help but think they were being utterly stingy. El propina media dejada por el cliente fue un escaso 10 centavos en una factura de 50 dólares, y no podía evitar pensar que estaban siendo sumamente avaros.

8. Of no value or worth.

The old, mean watch had stopped working years ago and was only good for decoration on my mantlepiece. El reloj viejo y hosco había dejado de funcionar hace años atrás y solo era bueno para decorar en mi repisa.