1. Mean (as in unkind or cruel):
* Malo/a: This is the most common and general translation for "mean."
* Cruel: This emphasizes the act of inflicting pain or suffering.
* Despiadado/a: This means "merciless" and implies a lack of compassion.
* Malvado/a: This is a stronger term for "evil" or "wicked."
2. Mean (as in average):
* Promedio: This is the most common translation.
* Media: This is more formal.
3. Mean (as in signify or intend):
* Significar: This means "to signify" or "to mean."
* Querer decir: This means "to mean" or "to intend."
4. Mean (as in stingy or miserly):
* Tacaño/a: This is the most common translation.
* Avaro/a: This is a stronger term for "greedy."
Example sentences:
* She's a mean girl. --> Ella es una chica mala.
* The mean temperature today is 25 degrees. --> La temperatura promedio de hoy es de 25 grados.
* What does this word mean? --> ¿Qué significa esta palabra?
* He's a mean person who doesn't want to share. --> Es una persona tacaña que no quiere compartir.
To determine the correct translation, consider the context and the specific meaning of "mean" in the sentence.