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By Gerald Erichsen, About.com Guide to Spanish Language since 1998

When size matters

Saturday September 22, 2007
In English, it is very common to say that something is 6 feet tall, or that something is 2 inches wide. But you won't make much sense in Spanish if you try translating such statements word for word. In Spanish, measurements are usually referred to by using the verbs medir (to measure) or tener (to have). Learn more...

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