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medir

meh-DEERmeˈðiɾ

to measure

Även: to weigh
VerbA1irregular (stem-changing) ir
A wooden ruler being used to measure the length of a small green book on a blue table.
gerundmidiendo
past Participlemedido
infinitivemedir

📝 I praktiken

Tengo que medir la ventana para comprar las cortinas.

A1

I have to measure the window to buy the curtains.

El carpintero midió la madera con mucho cuidado.

A2

The carpenter measured the wood very carefully.

Es difícil medir el éxito solo con dinero.

B1

It is difficult to measure success only with money.

Ordkopplingar

Synonymer

Antonymer

  • desordenar (to mess up)

Vanliga kollokationer

  • medir fuerzas – to test each other's strength
  • cinta de medir – measuring tape

Idiom och uttryck

  • medir a todos con la misma vara – to judge everyone by the same standard

to be (a certain height)

VerbA1irregular (stem-changing) ir
A tall person standing next to a small flowering bush in a garden.
gerundmidiendo
past Participlemedido
infinitivemedir

📝 I praktiken

¿Cuánto mides?

A1

How tall are you?

Mido un metro ochenta.

A1

I am one meter eighty (about 5'11'').

Mi hermano mide más que mi padre.

A2

My brother is taller than my father.

Ordkopplingar

Vanliga kollokationer

  • ¿Cuánto mides? – How tall are you?

to weigh/moderate

VerbB2irregular (stem-changing) irformal
A person sitting calmly on a bench with their hand on their chin, looking thoughtful.
gerundmidiendo
past Participlemedido
infinitivemedir

📝 I praktiken

Tienes que medir tus palabras en la reunión.

B2

You have to weigh your words in the meeting.

No midió las consecuencias de sus actos.

B2

He didn't consider the consequences of his actions.

Es importante medir el gasto público.

C1

It is important to moderate public spending.

Ordkopplingar

Synonymer

  • moderar (to moderate)
  • sopesar (to weigh up)

Antonymer

Vanliga kollokationer

  • medir las palabras – to weigh one's words
  • medir el alcance – to measure the scope/impact

🔄 Böjningar

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesmidieran
yomidiera
túmidieras
vosotrosmidierais
nosotrosmidiéramos
él/ella/ustedmidiera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesmidan
yomida
túmidas
vosotrosmidáis
nosotrosmidamos
él/ella/ustedmida

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesmidieron
yomedí
túmediste
vosotrosmedisteis
nosotrosmedimos
él/ella/ustedmidió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesmedían
yomedía
túmedías
vosotrosmedíais
nosotrosmedíamos
él/ella/ustedmedía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesmiden
yomido
túmides
vosotrosmedís
nosotrosmedimos
él/ella/ustedmide
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How do you say 'I am 1.75 meters tall' in Spanish?

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👥 Ordfamilj▼
medida(measurement/measure) — Substantiv
medición(the act of measuring) — Substantiv
medidor(meter/gauge) — Substantiv
desmedido(excessive/unmeasured) — Adjektiv
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📚 Etymologi▼

From the Latin word 'metiri,' which means to measure or to distribute. It shares the same ancient root as the English word 'meter.'

Först dokumenterat: 12th century

Besläktade ord

English: measurePortuguese: medirItalian: misurare

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Vanliga frågor

Is 'medir' a regular verb?

No, it is an irregular stem-changing verb. The 'e' in the middle changes to an 'i' in most present tense forms and some past tense forms.

Can I use 'medir' to talk about weight?

No. To talk about weight (how heavy something is), you should use the verb 'pesar.' Use 'medir' for length, height, and width.

Does 'medir' change for height in different countries?

The verb 'medir' is used everywhere, but remember that most Spanish-speaking countries use the metric system (meters and centimeters) rather than feet and inches.