semi

partially, not completely; half or nearly complete

semilla, parcialmente, casi completo

• semi + adj

Collocations semi-detached house · semi-automatic rifle

• The building is semi-circular in shape.

  El edificio tiene forma semicircular.

in sports, a position or role that combines elements of two different positions or roles

posición mixta en deportes

• semi + noun

Collocations semi-back · semi-forward

• He plays as a semi-center in basketball.

  Juega como semicentro en baloncesto.

a competition that is the second last stage before a final; semifinal

semifinal, ronda previa a la final

• semi-final

• They won their semi-final match.

  Ganaron su partido de semifinales.

a type of public transport that is not a full service; limited or partial service

servicio limitado, parcial de transporte público

• semi + noun

• The train is a semi-service between the two cities.

  El tren es un servicio parcial entre las dos ciudades.

a large vehicle with wheels, used for carrying goods or passengers; truck

camión, vehículo de carga pesada

• semi + noun

• The semi-trailer was carrying a load of bricks.

  El remolque semirrígido transportaba una carga de ladrillos.

a type of electronic component that allows current to flow in only one direction; diode

diodo, componente electrónico unidireccional

• semi + noun

• The circuit uses a semi-conductor.

  El circuito utiliza un semiconductor.

a type of economy that is not fully capitalist or socialist; mixed economy

economía mixta, semicapitalista o semi-socialista

• semi + noun

• The country has a semi-market economy.

  El país tiene una economía semimercado.

a type of education that is not fully academic or vocational; mixed education

educación mixta, semiacadémica o semiprofesional

• semi + noun

• The school offers a semi-technical program.

  La escuela ofrece un programa semitecnológico.