/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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