This is the 222nd most frequent Portuguese word.
medida
"Medida" means "measure" in English.
Here, 'medida' is used to mean an action or step taken to address a situation.
Tomamos uma medida urgente para resolver o problema.
We took an urgent measure to solve the issue.
In this sentence, 'medida' refers to the dimensions or specifications needed for making something customized.
Comprei um móvel por medida para o meu quarto.
I bought a custom-made piece of furniture for my room.
Here, 'medida' is part of a phrase meaning 'insofar as,' indicating a conditional relation based on a particular criterion.