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gauge in Spanish

gauge in Spanish is medida, patrón, galga — gauge means to measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.

gauge in Spanish

medida
noun
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
patrón
noun
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
galga
noun
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
indicador
noun
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
medidor
noun
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
medir
verb
(transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
calcular
verb
(transitive) To estimate.
determinar
verb
(transitive) To estimate.
estimar
verb
(transitive) To estimate.
evaluar
verb
(transitive) To estimate.
judgar
verb
(transitive) To estimate.
juzgar
verb
(transitive) To estimate.

What does "gauge" mean?

  1. verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
    "A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine."
  2. verb To estimate or judge, especially something hard to measure directly, like a mood or reaction.
    "She watched his face carefully to gauge his reaction to the news."
  3. noun An instrument used for measuring, or the standard measurement itself (such as the thickness of wire or sheet metal, or the diameter of a shotgun barrel).
    "The pressure gauge showed the tank was almost empty."
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gauge in a sentence

  • A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine.
  • Rainfall was gauged using a simple collection cylinder.
  • She watched his face carefully to gauge his reaction to the news.
  • It's difficult to gauge how the public will respond to the new policy.

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What is "gauge" in Spanish?

"gauge" in Spanish is medida, patrón, galga. gauge means: To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.

How do you use "gauge" in a sentence?

Example: "A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine." In Spanish, "gauge" is medida, patrón, galga.

Are there other ways to say "gauge" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 12 translations listed for "gauge": medida, patrón, galga, indicador, medidor, medir.

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