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average

average (score/ratio)

noun AH-beh-rahj Rare

Origin: Borrowed directly from English average.

Usage Note

Average is an untranslated English borrowing used specifically in sports statistics in Spanish — particularly in football (goal difference ratio) and basketball (points-per-game averages). Outside sports statistics, the native Spanish promedio or media is used for 'average'. It is always masculine: el average.

Examples

"El equipo mejoró su average esta temporada."

Natural Translation

The team improved its average this season.

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