midterms
/ˈmɪdˌtɜːrms/Loanword from English midterms
exams taken halfway through a school term
Los exámenes parciales son la próxima semana.
Midterms are next week.
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.
Common in high schools, colleges, and universities.
Collocations
estudiar para los parcialesto study for midtermsaprobar los parcialesto pass midterms
Antonyms
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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