Meaning
measure, measurement
- size
In a sentence
Che misura porti di scarpe?
What shoe size do you wear?
Ho preso le misure del tavolo ieri.
I took the table's measurements yesterday.
Questa maglietta è della mia misura.
This T-shirt is my size.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| misura | feminine · singular |
| misure | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'misura' for physical dimensions (e.g., 'la misura della stanza'). For abstract 'measure' (e.g., 'a measure of success'), prefer 'misura' or 'grado'.
- 'Taglia' is more common than 'misura' for clothing sizes in everyday speech, but 'misura' is standard in formal contexts (e.g., tailoring).
- In music, 'misura' refers to the beat or time signature. Avoid confusing it with 'ritmo' (rhythm).