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misura

measure, size

noun mee-ZOO-rah Common

Origin: From Latin mensura (measurement).

Also means

step, action

Usage Note

Misura covers clothing size (che misura porti? = 'what size do you wear?'), measurement (misura di lunghezza), and a course of action (prendere misure = 'to take measures/steps'). The phrase su misura means 'tailor-made' or 'custom-fitted' and is used both literally and figuratively.

Examples

"Che misura porti di scarpe?"

Natural Translation

What shoe size do you wear?

Literal Translation

What size do-you-wear of shoes?

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