Example: En la mesura que estudies, milloraràs els teus resultats.
Definition
"En la mesura que" is a Catalan expression used to indicate the extent or degree to which something happens or is true, similar to the English phrase "to the extent that." It often introduces a condition or limitation related to an action or situation.
Translations
Insofar as
En la medida en que
Voor zover
Dans la mesure où
Soweit
Etymology
The phrase "En la mesura que" comes from Catalan, where "mesura" means "measure" or "extent." It literally translates as "in the measure that," reflecting the idea of something occurring within certain limits or degrees. This expression has been used in Catalan for centuries to convey proportionality or conditionality.
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