measures
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ranked

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"Measures" is a form of "measure", a noun which is often translated as "la medida". "Ranked" is a form of "rank", a noun which is often translated as "el rango". Learn more about the difference between "measures" and "ranked" below.

measure(

meh

zhuhr

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (unit of measurement)

a. la medida

(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).

(F)

Paco's studying weights and measures at school.Paco está estudiando los pesos y las medidas en la escuela.

2. (system of measurement)

a. la medida

(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).

(F)

Liters and gallons are liquid measures.Los litros y los galones son medidas líquidas.

3. (measuring device)

a. el metro

(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).

(M)

We need to bring the measure when we go to the furniture store.Hay que llevar el metro cuando vamos a la mueblería.

4. (amount)

a. la cantidad

(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).

(F)

Put equal measures of flour and sugar into a bowl.Poner cantidades iguales de harina y azúcar en un bol.

b. la medida

(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).

(F)

The waiter poured a measure of brandy into the glass.El camarero vertió una medida de brandy en la copa.

5. (step)

a. la medida

(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).

(F)

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) 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).

(M)

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.

7. (rhythmic structure)

a. el compás

(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).

(M)

The measure of this song is typical of Egyptian music.El compás de esta canción es típica de la música egipcia.

b. la medida

(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).

(F)

The measure of this poem makes me think of rain.La medida de este poema me hace pensar en la lluvia.

8. (bar of music)

Regionalism used in the United States

(United States)

a. el compás

(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).

(M)

There are four beats to the measure.Hay cuatro tiempos en este compás.

9. (degree)

a. la medida

(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).

(F)

I don't know to what measure the doctor will be able to help you.No sé en qué medida te podrá ayudar el doctor.

10. (legislative act)

a. la medida

(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).

(F)

One vote is needed in order to approve the measure.Falta un voto para aprobar la medida.

11. (limit)

a. el medida

(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).

(M)

If you keep buying without measure, you'll go bankrupt.Si sigues comprando sin medida, quedarás en bancarrota.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

12. (to calculate dimensions)

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.).

intransitive verb

15. (to calculate dimensions)

a. medir

The wall measures over 16 feet.La pared mide más de 5 metros.

rank(

reyngk

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (rating)

a. el rango

(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).

(M)

What's the rank of your new album?¿Qué rango tiene su nuevo album?

b. la categoría

(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).

(F)

(quality)

Our healthcare services occupy the top rank worldwide.Nuestros servicios de atención médica son de primera categoría a nivel mundial.

2. (military)

a. el grado

(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).

(M)

The lieutenant rose to the rank of captain.El teniente ascendió al grado de capitán.

3. (row)

a. la fila

(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).

(F)

Everyone lined up in ranks to buy tickets for the concert.Todos se pusieron en fila para comprar los boletos para el concierto.

b. la hilera

(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).

(F)

She had planted ranks of sunflowers in the backyard.Había plantado hileras de girasoles en el patio.

4. (for taxis)

a. la parada

(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).

(F)

There were several taxis waiting at the rank.Había varios taxis esperando en la parada.

b. el sitio

(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).

(M)

Regionalism used in Mexico

(Mexico)

The taxi rank was empty.El sitio de taxis estaba vacío.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

5. (to rate)

a. clasificar

She is ranked second in the world in her field.Está clasificada segunda en el mundo en su campo.

6. (to outrank)

Regionalism used in the United States

(United States)

a. ser de rango superior a

A sergeant ranks a corporal.Un sargento es de rango superior a un cabo.

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

7. (to be rated)

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

Software development now ranks as one of the country's fastest-growing industrys.Actualmente la Ingeniería de software es una de las industrias de mayor crecimiento del país

The fifth symphony must rank as one of his best works.La quinta sinfonía debe considerarse una de sus mejores obras.

8. (to have rank)

a. ser de rango

In the past, priests ranked above noblemen.En el pasado, los sacerdotes eran de rango superior a los nobles.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

9. (complete)

a. absoluto

My aunt criticizes the government for their rank hypocrisy.Mi tía critica al gobierno por su hipocresía absoluta.

10. (botany)

a. exuberante

After the fire, the rank thicket of undergrowth had disappeared.El bosque exuberante de maleza desapareció tras el incendio.

11. (foul-smelling)

a. fétido

A rank smell was coming from the drain.Un olor fétido emanaba de la tubería de desagüe.

b. repugnante

There was a rank plate of moldy food in the fridge.Había un plato de comida mohosa repugnante en el refrigerador.

ranks

A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

plural noun

12. (military)

a. la tropa

(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).

(F)

Morale in the ranks was low.La tropa tenía la moral baja.

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