Meaning
half, middle
- means, method
- vehicle
In a sentence
Ho mangiato mezzo panino prima di uscire.
I ate half a sandwich before going out.
Che mezzo di trasporto usi per andare al lavoro?
What means of transport do you use to go to work?
Non ho un mezzo per tornare a casa.
I don't have a vehicle to get home.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mezzo | masculine · singular |
| mezzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'mezzo' for 'half' with time (e.g., 'mezzo giorno'), but 'metà' for physical division (e.g., 'metà mela').
- In 'mezzo di', the preposition 'di' often contracts to 'del/della' (e.g., 'in mezzo alla strada').
- For 'means/method', 'mezzo' is formal; 'modo' is more common in speech.