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"Medición" is a noun which is often translated as "measurement", and "medida" is a noun which is also often translated as "measurement". Learn more about the difference between "medición" and "medida" below.
la medición(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. measurement
¿Cuál es la unidad de medición utilizada para calcular la presión?What is the unit of measurement used to gauge the pressure?
a. measuring
El carpintero trajo el metro para realizar la medición de la puerta.The carpenter brought the measuring tape for the measuring of the door.
la medida(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (size)
a. measurement
Necesito tus medidas para poder empezar con tu vestido.I need your measurements to start making your dress.
b. dimension
Cuando nos enteremos de las medidas de la sala, podremos comprar muebles.When we find out the dimensions of the room, we will be able to buy furniture.
a. measurement
La regla se usa para la medida de la longitud.A ruler is used in the measurement of length.
a. measure
Tendrás que ponerle una medida de miel a la mezcla para te quede bien.You'll have to add a measure of honey to the mix so that it comes out right.
4. (act)
5. (restraint)
a. moderation
Ella no cree que fumar es malo, con tal de que sea con medida.She doesn't think that smoking is bad, as long as it's done in moderation.
6. (limit)
a. extent
No sé en qué medida nos va a afectar esta nueva ley.I don't know to what extent this new law will affect us.
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