Medidas (en. Measures)

/meˈðidas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Actions or criteria used to evaluate or control something.

The government implemented stricter security measures.

El gobierno implementó medidas de seguridad más estrictas.

Dimensions or quantifications used to describe something.

The dress measurements did not fit her well.

Las medidas del vestido no le quedaban bien.

Steps taken in response to a specific situation.

Measures will be taken to combat climate change.

Se tomarán medidas para combatir el cambio climático.

From Latin 'medida', which comes from 'metiri', meaning 'to measure'.

precautionary measures

Actions taken to prevent a risk.

medidas cautelares

to take measures

Implementing actions to address a situation.

tomar medidas

security measures

Protocols designed to protect individuals or places.

medidas de seguridad

preventive measures

Actions carried out to avoid future problems.

medidas preventivas

measure

Determine the quantity or dimension of something.

medir

verify

Verify or validate a situation or fact.

comprobar

evaluate

Analyze something to determine its quality or quantity.

evaluar

Measures taken in daily life.

I am going to take measures to better organize my time.

Voy a tomar medidas para organizar mejor mi tiempo.

References to the physical dimensions of a person.

When someone says they have good measurements, they usually refer to their figure.

Cuando alguien dice que tiene buenas medidas, suele referirse a su figura.