How do you say "half" in Spanish (Latin America)?

mitad

Noun N/a

In Spanish (Latin America), "half" is mitad.

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Pronunciation

Pronounce "mitad" like mee-TAHD, with a light tap on any r, the stress falling on the last syllable, and no trace of an English th anywhere.

Grammar notes

mitad is n/a. Its plural is mitades.

Example sentence

Se comió la mitad del sándwich.

He ate half of the sandwich.

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How to remember mitad

Say "mitad" out loud three times while picturing exactly what it means; repetition paired with a mental picture is what makes new words stay.

Questions about mitad

How do you pronounce mitad?

Pronounce "mitad" like mee-TAHD, with a light tap on any r, the stress falling on the last syllable, and no trace of an English th anywhere.

Is mitad masculine or feminine?

mitad is n/a. mitad is n/a. Its plural is mitades.

How is mitad used in Spanish (Latin America)?

mitad is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Se comió la mitad del sándwich. (He ate half of the sandwich.).

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