Usage examples of "mean" in English with translation to Spanish

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What does that word mean? ¿Qué significa esa palabra?
What I mean is this. Lo que quiero decir es esto.
Did you mean that for serious? ¿Lo dijiste en serio?
I mean to quit this company. Pienso renunciar a esta compañía.
Don't be mean with the tip. No seas codo con la propina.
You are a mean person. Eres un tacaño.
What exactly does that mean? ¿Qué significa eso exactamente?
It doesn't mean anything! ¡Eso no quiere decir nada!
I really understand what you mean. Entiendo realmente lo que dices.
What does this word mean? ¿Qué significa esta palabra?
You know what I mean. Sabes lo que quiero decir.
You mean you didn't tell him anything? ¿O sea que no le dijiste nada?
What does this mark mean? ¿Qué significa esta marca?
I understand what you mean. Entiendo lo que quieres decir.
Tom says he did not mean to kill her. Tom dice que no tuvo la intención de matarla.
What does this kanji mean? ¿Qué significa este kanji?
I see what you mean. Entiendo lo que quieres decir.
Mary says she did not mean to kill him. Mary dice que no tuvo la intención de matarlo.
What does it actually mean? ¿Qué significa en realidad?
I know what you mean. Sé lo que quieres decir.
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