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    Mide (en. Measures)

    /ˈmiðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To determine the length, volume, area, or quantity of something using a unit of measurement.
    She measures the space before buying the furniture.
    Ella mide el espacio antes de comprar los muebles.
    To determine the importance, quality, or quantity of something.
    It's difficult to measure the impact of his work.
    Es difícil medir el impacto de su trabajo.
    To convey a feeling or attitude toward something.
    His attitude measures his interest in the project.
    Su actitud mide su interés en el proyecto.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'metĕre', which means 'to measure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to measure strengths
    To evaluate the capacity or power in a competition.
    medir fuerzas
    to weigh one's words
    To speak carefully and precisely.
    medir palabras
    does not measure the effort
    Does not properly value what has been done.
    no mide el esfuerzo

    Related Words

    measurement
    Action of measuring something.
    medición
    meter
    Instrument used for measuring.
    medidor
    measured
    That has been evaluated or quantified.
    medido

    Slang Meanings

    To measure the situation
    I need to measure the situation before acting.
    Necesito medir la situación antes de actuar.
    To measure the ground
    Let's measure the ground to see if it is suitable for construction.
    Vamos a medir el terreno para ver si es adecuado para la construcción.