medida
1. noun - the size, length, or amount of something determined by measuring
The measure of the room is 20 meters long.
A medida do quarto é 20 metros de comprimento.
2. noun - a unit or standard of measurement
A cup is a common measure in cooking.
Uma xícara é uma medida comum na culinária.
3. noun - an action or step taken to achieve something
The government took measures to reduce inflation.
O governo tomou medidas para reduzir a inflação.
4. noun - a limited or appropriate amount
She showed a measure of kindness to the stranger.
Ela mostrou uma dose de gentileza para com o estranho.
5. verb - to determine the size, length, or amount of something
Can you measure the distance between these two points?
Você pode medir a distância entre esses dois pontos?
6. verb - to have a particular size or length
The fabric measures five meters.
O tecido mede cinco metros.
Related Idioms & Phrases
beyond measure - beyond what can be measured; extremely
for good measure - in addition; as extra
made to measure - custom-made according to specifications
in large measure - to a great extent
take someone's measure - to assess or evaluate someone
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