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“moderation” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsomoderación

Pronunciation

IPA/meˈsuɾa/

Example

En las reuniones, es importante mostrar mesura.

In meetings, it is important to show moderation.

Illustration for mesura (moderation)

How to say “moderation” in Spanish

“Moderation” in Spanish is mesura.

Measured restraint in speech and action.

Full entry for mesura: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mesura

Para negociar con éxito, es mejor actuar con mesura y paciencia.

To negotiate successfully, it is better to act with moderation and patience.

Tips for using mesura

  • Often used in formal or evaluative contexts; in everyday speech speakers often prefer comedido or moderación and common collocations are mostrar mesura and guardar mesura.

Other Spanish words for “moderation”

Debes beber con moderación.

You should drink in moderation.

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