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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