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medida

fem.

noun

  1. 1. measurement, dimension

    dimensions obtained by measuring

    Common combinations

    • medida exacta — exact measurement
    • medida de longitud — length measurement
    • tomar la medida — take the measurement
    • La medida de la mesa es de dos metros.The measurement of the table is two meters.
    • Toma la medida de la ventana antes de comprar la cortina.Take the measurement of the window before buying the curtain.
    • La caja tiene una medida de treinta centímetros.The box has a dimension of thirty centimeters.

  2. 2. size, fit

    size of clothing or an object in relation to a person or space

    Common combinations

    • de mi medida — my size
    • hecho a medida — made to measure
    • varias medidas — several sizes
    • Esta camisa no es de mi medida.This shirt is not my size.
    • Necesito un traje hecho a mi medida.I need a suit made to measure.
    • El zapato está disponible en varias medidas.The shoe is available in several sizes.

  3. 3. measure, portion

    a fixed quantity of a substance or product

    Common combinations

    • una medida de arroz — a measure of rice
    • una medida de jarabe — a measure of syrup
    • una medida de agua — a measure of water
    • Añade una medida de arroz a la olla.Add one measure of rice to the pot.
    • El médico indicó dos medidas de jarabe.The doctor prescribed two measures of syrup.
    • Pon una medida de agua y otra de leche.Add one measure of water and another of milk.

  4. 4. measure, action, step

    an action or decision taken to achieve a goal

    Common combinations

    • medidas de seguridad — safety measures
    • medidas urgentes — urgent measures
    • adoptar medidas — take measures
    • El Gobierno anunció nuevas medidas contra el fuego.The government announced new measures against fires.
    • Tomamos medidas para ahorrar agua.We took steps to save water.
    • La escuela adoptó medidas de seguridad.The school adopted safety measures.

  5. 5. extent, degree

    degree or extent

    Common combinations

    • en gran medida — to a great extent
    • en cierta medida — to some extent
    • en la medida de lo posible — as far as possible
    • En gran medida, depende de ti.To a great extent, it depends on you.
    • En cierta medida, tienes razón.To some extent, you are right.
    • La ayuda llegó en la medida de sus posibilidades.The help arrived to the extent of their possibilities.

Same root

medirmediciónmedidormedible

Phrases with this word

tomar medidasen gran medidaa medida quehecho a medida