midterms
/ˈmɪdˌtɜːrms/noun★IntermediateLoanword from English midterms
formal
Examinations given halfway through an academic term, typically covering material learned so far.
Los estudiantes estudian mucho para los parciales.
Students study hard for midterms.
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Common in high schools, colleges, and universities.
Collocations
estudiar para los parcialesto study for midtermsaprobar los parcialesto pass midterms
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💡Pro Tip
Academic Context
Use 'parciales' for more natural Spanish, but 'midterms' is recognized in bilingual education.
📖Word Origin
From English 'midterm', combining 'mid-' (middle) and 'term' (academic period).
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'parciales' is more commonly used than 'midterms', though 'midterms' is understood in academic contexts.
Word Breakdown
mid-
middle
prefix-term
academic period
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