If you mean "mean" as in "unkind" or "nasty":
* Malvado(a) - This is the most common and direct translation for "mean" in this sense.
* Cruel - This word emphasizes the harshness or brutality of the mean behavior.
* Desagradável - This word implies that the person is unpleasant or disagreeable.
* Sem-graça - This is more informal and means "lacking humor" or "unfunny."
If you mean "mean" as in "average":
* Média - This is the general term for "average."
If you mean "mean" as in "intend" or "to signify":
* Significar - This is the closest translation for "to mean" in the sense of "to signify."
* Quer dizer - This is a more informal way to say "to mean."
* Significar - This is a more formal way to say "to mean."
Example:
* "He's a mean person." - "Ele é uma pessoa malvada."
* "What do you mean by that?" - "O que você quer dizer com isso?"
* "The mean temperature was 25 degrees Celsius." - "A temperatura média foi de 25 graus Celsius."
To provide the most accurate translation, please provide the context of how you are using the word "mean."