mediante
adverbCEFR B2
What does “mediante” mean in English?
whereby, by means of — by which; through or by which
whereby, by means of — by which; through or by which (un protocolo mediante el cual; mediante acuerdo)
Example sentences
El problema se resolvió mediante el diálogo.
The problem was solved by means of dialogue.
Puede pagar mediante tarjeta o transferencia.
You can pay by card or bank transfer.
Se firmó el acuerdo mediante un protocolo oficial.
The agreement was signed through an official protocol.
How to use it
'Mediante' means by means of or through — a formal preposition indicating the instrument or method used. It is more formal than 'con' (with) or 'por' (by). Common in legal, academic, and official registers. Pattern: 'mediante + noun phrase'.
Common mistake
Don't use 'mediante' in casual speech — 'con' or 'por' are more natural; 'mediante' belongs to formal/official registers.