Translations for „measures“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

I . measure [ˈmeʒər, Brit -əʳ] N

1. measure:

measure (size)

medida f

measure (amount)

quantidade f

a measure of sth

uma quantidade de a. c.

a measure of truth fig

um grau de verdade

2. measure (measuring instrument):

measure

compasso m

3. measure pl (actions):

measure

medidas f pl

to take measures to do sth

tomar providências para fazer a. c.

for good measure

por precaução

security measures

medidas de segurança

II . measure [ˈmeʒər, Brit -əʳ] VB trans

1. measure:

measure

medir

measure

calcular

2. measure:

to measure sth in centimeters/weeks

calcular a. c. em centímetros/semanas

3. measure (evaluate):

to measure sb/sth up

avaliar alguém/ a. c.

III . measure [ˈmeʒər, Brit -əʳ] VB intr

measure

medir

the box measures 10cm by 10cm by 12cm

a caixa mede 10 cm por 10 cm por 12 cm

tape measure N

tape measure

fita f métrica

Usage examples with measures

security measures

medidas de segurança

to take measures to do sth

tomar providências para fazer a. c.

the box measures 10cm by 10cm by 12cm

a caixa mede 10 cm por 10 cm por 12 cm

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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Since the station was located next to a railroad track, the construction required special measures to prevent outside noises being heard on the air.

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Despite the improvement measures that were made, traffic congestion has continued to be an issue for both the residents and the city government.

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Protective measures in an emergency plan should include prevention through risk management, preparedness and response training, and recovery arrangements.

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In total, we've got some $40 billion worth of budget improvement measures.

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Unified measures have been adopted from the national community in an effort to avoid further man made calamities due to climate change and higher emissions.

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This passage contains four harmonious measures that are followed by a varied reiteration of the theme in the trio part (which is played in the first eight-measure passage).

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Searches may only be made and the measures provided for in the first paragraph may only be taken upon judicial writ.

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It measures the seconds needed for whole blood to clot upon exposure to an activator of the intrinsic pathway.

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Regulators have also launched investigations into security measures at the affected firms, and the credit card firms have said they will cover any financial losses.

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For instance, this holds for the above example provided that the limit is understood as a weak limit of measures (see vague topology).

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