How to Say ‘Half portion’ in Spain Spanish
Media ración
MEH-dya rah-THYOHN
[MEH-dya rah-THYOHN]
💬 Usage Tip: media matches ración, which is a feminine word. With a masculine word it's medio: medio litro "half a litre".
Phrase Breakdown
Media
[MEH-dya]
half
Used in time to mean half past the hour.
Tengo una mesa a las ocho y media si os va bien.
I have a table at eight thirty if that works for you.
ración
[rah-THYOHN]
portion, serving
A plate of food larger than a tapa, meant for sharing.
Pedimos una ración de calamares.
We ordered a portion of squid.
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