medir
verb
1. to measure
determine a length, quantity, or temperature
Common combinations
- medir la distancia — measure the distance
- medir la temperatura — measure the temperature
- medir el tiempo — measure time
- La mesa mide dos metros de largo.The table is two meters long.
- Mide la harina con una taza.Measure the flour with a cup.
- El termómetro mide la temperatura.The thermometer measures the temperature.
2. to assess, gauge
evaluate something before acting
Common combinations
- medir las consecuencias — assess the consequences
- medir el riesgo — gauge the risk
- medir las palabras — choose one's words carefully
- Debemos medir las consecuencias.We must assess the consequences.
- No supo medir el peligro.He did not know how to gauge the danger.
- Antes de hablar, mide tus palabras.Think about your words before you speak.
Same root
Phrases with this word
medir con la misma varamedir por el mismo rasero