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"Medida" is a form of "medida", a noun which is often translated as "measurement". "Peso" is a form of "peso", a noun which is often translated as "weight". Learn more about the difference between "medida" and "peso" below.
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.
7. (literature)
el peso(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (physics)
a. weight
El peso de un elefante puede alcanzar 8,000 libras.The weight of an elephant can reach 8,000 pounds.
2. (load)
3. (importance)
a. weight
La opinión del gobernador tiene mucho peso entre los votantes.The governor's opinion carries too much weight among voters.
4. (currency) (Cuba) (Dominican Republic) (Mexico) (South America)
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in the Dominican Republic
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
