No. 2,643 in Portuguese
medir
"Medir" means "to measure."
In a sentence
Eu vou medir a altura da parede.
I am going to measure the wall's height.
In this sentence, 'medir' is used in the context of assessing dimensions using tools or reference points.
É importante medir as consequências antes de tomar uma decisão.
It's important to measure the consequences before making a decision.
Here, 'medir' implies evaluating or gauging the potential outcomes or impacts of an action.
Ele mediu suas palavras cuidadosamente durante o discurso.
He measured his words carefully during the speech.
In this example, 'medir' refers to the act of carefully considering or choosing words to convey a message precisely.
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