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"Medidas" is a form of "medir", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to measure". "Pesos" is a form of "peso", a noun which is often translated as "weight". Learn more about the difference between "medidas" and "pesos" below.
medir(
meh
-
deer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to measure
Tengo que medir la habitación antes de comprar los muebles.I have to measure my room before buying the furniture.
b. to gauge (pressure or temperature)
El manómetro es un aparato que sirve para medir la presión.The manometer is a device used to gauge pressure.
a. to weigh up (actions)
Él sencillamente no mide las consecuencias de sus actos.He just doesn't weigh up the consequences of his actions.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to be)
medirse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to measure
Mídete la cintura para saber cuántos centímetros has perdido.Measure your waist to know how many centimeters you have lost.
5. (to try for size) (Central America) (South America)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (colloquial) (to be capable) (Colombia)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Colombia
a. to be up for
Me sorprendió que se le midió al reto.I was surprised that he was up for the challenge.
el peso(
peh
-
soh
)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
