a la medida

custom-made

tailored

a la medida(ah lah meh-dee-dah)

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1. (clothing)

a. custom-made

La ropa hecha a la medida es más cara que la ropa prêt-à-porter, pero vale su precio.

Custom-made clothing is more expensive than ready-to-wear clothes, but it's worth its price.

b. tailor-made

Juan llevaba un traje a la medida muy elegante.

Juan was wearing a really elegant tailor-made suit.

c. tailored

Esa tienda es muy exclusiva. Solo venden ropa a la medida.

That store is really exclusive. It only sells tailored clothing.

2. (made to specific requirements)

a. tailored

Diseñamos nuestras soluciones a la medida junto con nuestros clientes.

We design our tailored solutions jointly with our customers.

b. custom-made

Fernanda siempre compra joyas a la medida. Es bastante snob.

Fernanda always buys custom-made jewellry. She's a bit of a snob.

c. custom-built

Estos son muebles a la medida; se hacen por encargo.

These is custom-built furniture; it's made to order.