Adjective
/mediˈokɾe/
In Spanish, "mediocre" refers to something that is of only moderate quality; it is not good enough or not worthy of attention. The term is often used to describe performances, works of art, or any other products of effort that fail to meet higher standards. The word carries a somewhat negative connotation, suggesting a lack of distinction or quality. In terms of frequency of use, "mediocre" is commonly utilized in both spoken and written contexts, although it may be more prevalent in written forms such as critiques or analyses.
The movie was mediocre and did not meet the audience's expectations.
A pesar de su esfuerzo, su trabajo fue considerado mediocre por el profesor.
"Mediocre" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions, but there are several phrases where it can be included to emphasize a lack of excellence.
We should not settle for the mediocre; we can always aspire to more.
Su rendimiento en el equipo fue mediocre, lo que llevó a su reemplazo.
His performance on the team was mediocre, which led to his replacement.
La propuesta era tan mediocre que no merecía ser discutida.
The word "mediocre" comes from the Latin term "mediocris," which means "medium" or "ordinary," derived from "medius," meaning "middle." It has retained this notion of something that is neither great nor terrible, simply average or inferior.
Synonyms: - Común (common) - Regular (regular) - Insatisfactorio (unsatisfactory)
Antonyms: - Excepcional (exceptional) - Destacado (outstanding) - Superior (superior)