Medidor (en. Meter)

/me.diˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Object used to determine quantity, size, intensity, among other characteristics.

The temperature meter indicates that it is cold.

El medidor de temperatura indica que hace frío.

Instrument that allows the measurement of various parameters, such as pressure or flow.

The pressure meter is essential in this experiment.

El medidor de presión es esencial en este experimento.

Device that records or counts something.

They installed a water meter at the entrance of the neighborhood.

Instalaron un medidor de agua en la entrada del vecindario.

From the verb 'medir,' which comes from the Latin 'metĭri,' meaning 'to measure.'

Current meter

Instrument that measures electric current.

medidor de corriente

pH meter

Device that determines the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

medidor de pH

Distance meter

Instrument that measures the length between two points.

medidor de distancia

Measurement

Action and effect of measuring.

medición

Gas meter

Instrument that shows the level of gasoline in a tank.

medidor de gasolina

Energy meter

Device that calculates electric energy consumption.

medidor de energía

In some contexts, 'medidor' can refer to a person who evaluates or judges others.

Don't pay attention to him, he's just a talent meter.

No le hagas caso, es solo un medidor de talentos.