Mides (en. You measure)

/ˈmi.ðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of calculating dimensions or quantities.
You measure the length of the table.
Tú mides la longitud de la mesa.
Evaluate or judge the magnitude of something.
You measure the impact of your decisions in your life.
Mides el impacto de tus decisiones en tu vida.
Determine the size or amount of an object.
You measure the water with a glass.
Mides el agua con un vaso.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

measure the consequences
Evaluate the results of an action.
medir las consecuencias
measure forces
Compare skills or forces between two or more parties.
medir fuerzas
measure the temperature
Calculate the thermal degree of an environment.
medir la temperatura

Related Words

measurement
Action and effect of measuring.
medición
measuring device
Instrument for measuring.
medidor
measurable
That which can be measured.
medible

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to refer to exaggerating something.
You don’t measure me that much, I’m not that tall.
No me mides tanto, no soy tan alto.
To use something in large quantity.
That dish is very good, but don’t measure me, I can’t eat that much.
Ese plato está muy bien, pero no me midas, que no puedo comer tanto.