mide
/MEE-deh/
measures
Mide: To measure the size or height of something.
mide(verb)
measures
?stating the size or height of something
,is... tall
?describing a person's height
is... long
?describing length
📝 In Action
Mi hermano mide un metro ochenta.
A1My brother is one meter eighty tall.
La mesa mide dos metros de largo.
A1The table measures two meters long.
Él mide la harina para el pastel.
A2He measures the flour for the cake.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'E' to 'I' Swap
In the word 'mide', the original 'e' from the base word 'medir' changes to an 'i'. This happens in most present tense forms except for 'we' and 'you all'.
Describing Height
In English, we say 'I am six feet tall.' In Spanish, we use this word: 'Mido seis pies' (I measure six feet).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' for height
Mistake: "Él es 1.80 metros."
Correction: Él mide 1.80 metros. While 'es' isn't always wrong in casual talk, 'mide' is the standard way to state a measurement.
⭐ Usage Tips
Two-in-One Word
'Mide' can mean 'he/she measures' (a fact), but it's also the command form for 'Measure!' (telling someone to do it).
Mide: To carefully consider or weigh actions and decisions.
mide(verb)
weighs
?carefully considering words or actions
,calculates
?judging a situation or risk
📝 In Action
Ella siempre mide sus palabras antes de hablar.
B2She always weighs her words before speaking.
El boxeador mide a su oponente.
C1The boxer sizes up his opponent.
⭐ Usage Tips
Being Careful
Use 'mide' when someone is being cautious, especially with the phrase 'mide sus palabras' (weighs their words).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mide
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'He is 1.90 meters tall'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'mide' mean 'he measures' or is it a command?
It can be both! Depending on the context, 'Él mide' means 'He measures,' while just saying '¡Mide la mesa!' means 'Measure the table!'