intermedio
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “intermedio” mean in English?
intermediate — at a middle level between two extremes
intermediate — at a middle level between two extremes (nivel intermedio, fase intermedia)
Example sentences
El nivel intermedio de la lengua corresponde aproximadamente al B1-B2 del Marco Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas.
The intermediate level of the language corresponds approximately to B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
La empresa optó por una solución intermedia que equilibraba el coste y la calidad sin comprometer los estándares mínimos.
The company opted for an intermediate solution that balanced cost and quality without compromising minimum standards.
How to use it
Intermedio/a means 'intermediate' — at a middle level between two extremes. Common collocations: nivel intermedio, fase intermedia, resultado intermedio, solución intermedia. Ser: always ser. Also used as a noun (un intermedio = an interval/interlude). Register: education, business, music.
Common mistake
Intermedio ≠ medio: medio can mean middle (punto medio) or average (salario medio); intermedio specifically implies a level between two defined extremes, often in a formal classification or process context.