No. 210 in Spanish
medida
"Medida" means "measure" or "measurement" in English.
In a sentence
La medida de la habitación es de 12 metros cuadrados.
The measurement of the room is 12 square meters.
Here, 'medida' refers to the dimension or quantitative aspect of the room.
En medida que practiques, mejorarás.
As you practice, you will improve.
In this context, 'medida' is used in the phrase 'en medida que,' signifying 'as' or 'to the extent that.'
Tomaremos medidas para evitar errores en el proceso.
We will take measures to avoid errors in the process.
Here, 'medida' is used to mean 'action' or 'steps taken' to achieve a goal.
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