This is the 12480th most frequent Spanish word.
medirse
"Medirse" means "to measure oneself" or "to restrain oneself."
In this sentence, 'medirse' refers to the act of taking one's own measurements physically, such as using a measuring tape to determine size.
Juan debe medirse para asegurar que cabe en el traje.
Juan needs to measure himself to ensure he fits into the suit.
Here, 'medirse' conveys the meaning of comparing oneself or evaluating abilities in relation to another person, often in a competitive context.
Antes de aceptar el reto, Pedro decidió medirse con su oponente.
Before accepting the challenge, Pedro decided to measure himself against his opponent.
In this instance, 'medirse' is used metaphorically, implying being cautious or restrained in one's speech.