tomar las medidas
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tomar las medidas(
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mahr
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dahs
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. to measure
El sastre le tomaba las medidas a Francisco con todo cuidado mientras su asistente las anotaba en un cuaderno.The tailor measured Francisco scrupulously while his assistant took the measures down in a notebook.
b. to take one's measurements
No intentes tomarte las medidas por ti misma; pídele a una amiga que te ayude.Don't try to take your measurements by yourself; ask a friend to help you.
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