hecho a medida
/et͡ʃo a medida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "custom made" is translated into Spanish as hecho a medida.
The phrase hecho a medida is used to describe something that is custom made. This can refer to physical goods like clothing or abstract concepts such as services or software.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase hecho a medida literally translates to "made to measure".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The variation hecho a la medida is used in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on the gender and number of the objects being described. If the object is feminine, use hecha a medida. If the objects are masculine and plural, use hechos a medida. If the objects are feminine and plural, use hechas a medida.
How do you pronounce it?
/etʃo a medida/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, saying something is hecho a medida can be a subtle way to suggest a law or a rule was unfairly written to benefit one specific person.
- The word hecho in hecho a medida shares a common ancestor with the English word 'fact'. Both stem from the Latin 'factum', which means 'something done' or 'a deed'.
- The word hecho is a homonym in Spanish. Depending on the context, it can mean 'made' or 'done', but it is also the standard word for a 'fact' or an 'event'.
Examples in context
- El traje está hecho a medida para el cliente exigente.The suit is custom made for the demanding client.
- Me encanta tener la posibilidad de obtener muebles a medida para mi apartamento.I love having the option to get custom-made furniture for my apartment.
- El anillo de compromiso fue hecho a la medida para ella.The engagement ring was custom made for her.
- Me gustaría un vestido de novia a la medida para mi boda.I would like a custom-made wedding dress for my wedding.
- La prenda ha sido confeccionada a medida para el cliente.The garment has been custom made for the client.
- Las joyas hechas a medida eran preciosas.The custom-made jewelry was beautiful.
- Busco un mueble hecho a medida.I am looking for a custom made piece of furniture.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are in a tailor shop.
- Sofía¿Es este abrigo hecho a medida?Is this coat custom made?
- DanielSí, es un diseño hecho a medida.Yes, it is a custom made design.
- SofíaMe encanta, es perfecto para mí.I love it, it is perfect for me.
- DanielMe alegra que te guste, Sofía.I am glad you like it, Sofia.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, hecho, medida, CC BY-SA 4.0.
