No. 174 in Catalan
mesura
"Mesura" means "measure" or "moderation" in English.
In a sentence
La mesura del perímetre s'ha de calcular amb cura.
The measurement of the perimeter must be calculated carefully.
Here, 'mesura' is used to mean a measurement or dimension of something.
Prendre mesura és necessari en situacions delicades.
Taking measures is necessary in delicate situations.
In this sentence, 'mesura' refers to actions or steps taken to address or resolve a situation.
La seva resposta va ser apropiada, pel que va actuar amb mesura.
His response was appropriate, as he acted with moderation.
Here, 'mesura' conveys the idea of moderation and restraint in behavior.
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