la medida

the measure

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the measure Can also mean “measurement” or “a measure” taken to achieve something. In the phrase “a la medida,” it means “made to fit” or “custom-made.”

SP: Necesitamos tomar la medida antes de comprar la cortina.

EN: We need to take the measurement before buying the curtain.

La medida del amor es amar sin medida.

The measure of love is to love without measure.

En la medida de lo posible.

As far as possible.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Tenemos que evitar un conflicto en la medida posible.

We need to avoid conflict as much as possible.

Voy a tomarle la medida.

I'm going to take its measurements.

La medida de la civilización.

The measure of civilization.

— El Club de la Pelea (1999)

Todo saldrá bien en la medida que me mantenga despierto por unos minutos más.

Everything will be alright as long as I stay awake for a few more minutes.

¿Has perdido la medida?

Have you lost your sense of proportion?

— Las diabólicas (1955)

La medida debe ser exacta.

The measurement must be exact.