Kilo Lingo

/meˈðiɾ/

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Translation

to measure

Word origin

From Latin metiri ('to measure'). The same root lies behind English 'measure' and 'dimension'.

Origin
Latin
Root
metiri
English cognates
measure, dimension

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (e-i stem change)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

mantel.

I am going to measure the table before buying the tablecloth.

¿ mides?

How tall are you?

sastre midió tela .

The tailor measured the cloth carefully.

aceite receta.

You have to measure the oil well for the recipe.

mide metros .

The room is four metres long.

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This word is part of lesson 61.