As a verb:
* significar: This is the most common translation for "mean" when referring to the meaning of something.
* querer decir: This is another way to express meaning, particularly in the context of saying something.
* significar or implicar: These can be used to express "mean" in the sense of implying something.
* ser malo: This means "to be mean" in the sense of being unkind or unpleasant.
As an adjective:
* malo: This means "mean" in the sense of being unkind or unpleasant.
* cruel: This is a stronger word than "malo" and means "cruel."
* medio: This means "mean" in the sense of average or moderate.
As a noun:
* promedio: This means "mean" in the sense of average.
Examples:
* ¿Qué significa "amor"? (What does "love" mean?)
* "No" quiere decir "no". (No means no.)
* ¿Qué implica su silencio? (What does your silence imply?)
* Era una persona muy mala. (He was a very mean person.)
* El promedio de la clase era 80. (The class mean was 80.)
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