Example: Ayudaré en la medida de lo posible con tu tarea.
Definition
"En la medida de lo posible" is a Spanish expression meaning 'as much as possible' or 'to the extent that it is possible.' It is used to indicate doing something within the limits of one's ability or circumstances, as in 'I will help with your homework en la medida de lo posible.'
Translations
as far as possible
voor zover mogelijk
en la mesura del possible
dans la mesure du possible
soweit möglich
Etymology
The phrase "en la medida de lo posible" literally translates to 'in the measure of the possible.' It combines the words 'medida' (measure) and 'posible' (possible) to express doing something to the feasible or allowable extent. This idiomatic expression has evolved naturally from these components in Spanish.
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"En la medida de lo posible" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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as far as possible