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"Dimensions" is a form of "dimensions", a plural noun which is often translated as "las dimensiones". "Measures" is a form of "measure", a noun which is often translated as "la medida". Learn more about the difference between "dimensions" and "measures" below.
dimensions(
dih
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mehn
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shihnz
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. las dimensiones (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It's difficult to address all of the project's dimensions in a succinct manner.Es difícil abordar todas las dimensiones del proyecto de una manera sucinta.
b. alcance
We won't know the true dimensions of the problem until the accountant has finished the audit.No sabremos el verdadero alcance del problema hasta que el contador haya terminado la auditoría.
dimension
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la dimensión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The universe is composed of 11 dimensions in string theory.El universo está compuesto por 11 dimensiones en la teoría de cuerdas.
3. (aspect)
a. la dimensión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
At 35, Jane felt for the first time like every dimension of her life was going well.A los 35 años, Jane sentía por primera vez que cada dimensión de su vida iba bien.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to detail)
a. acotar
The next stage is to produce some dimensioned plans for the site.El siguiente paso es elaborar planos acotados del lugar.
a. hacer según las especificaciones
Although dimensioned to the standard cabin baggage measurements, this clever design accommodates everything you need for a short trip.Aunque hecho a medida según las especificaciones estándar para el equipaje de mano, este inteligente diseño tiene espacio para todo lo necesario en un viaje corto.
measure(
meh
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zhuhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
4. (amount)
a. la cantidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Put equal measures of flour and sugar into a bowl.Poner cantidades iguales de harina y azúcar en un bol.
5. (step)
a. la medida (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The government had to take additional measures to reduce public debt.El gobierno tuvo que tomar medidas adicionales para reducir la deuda pública.
6. (indication)
a. el indicador (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Electoral participation can act as a measure of how much faith people have in the democratic system.La participación electoral puede actuar como un indicador de la fe que tiene la gente en el sistema democrático.
9. (degree)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. medir
We went to buy a new sofa but forgot to measure the old one before leaving home.Fuimos a comprar un sofá nuevo pero olvidamos medir el antiguo antes de salir de casa.
b. tomar las medidas a
When would it suit the bride to come here to be measured?¿Cuándo le iría bien a la novia venir aquí para que le tomemos las medidas?
13. (to assess)
a. evaluar
We need to find a way to measure progress.Hay que encontrar una manera de evaluar el progreso.
14. (to compare)
a. comparar
Of course he'll be measured against his predecessors.Claro que se lo comparará con sus predecesores.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
