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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (sewing)
a. custom-made
Necesitamos unas cortinas a medida para nuestro salón.We need custom-made curtains for our living room.
b. tailor-made
Agustín es un tipo muy elegante; siempre lleva trajes a medida.Agustin is a very smart guy. He always wears tailor-made suits.
2. (made to specific requirements)
a. custom-built
Los muebles de nuestra cocina están hechos a medida.Our kitchen furniture is custom-built.
b. custom-made
Algunos accesorios del auto son a medida.Some of the car's accessories are custom-made.
3. (made for a person or purpose)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g. carrot, bean).
(figurative)
a. tailor-made
El director creaba papeles femeninos a medida para su esposa.The director created female roles that were tailor-made for his wife.
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