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    Borde (en. Edge)

    /ˈbor.ðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Limit or boundary of something.
    The edge of the cliff was dangerous.
    El borde del acantilado era peligroso.
    The outermost part of an object.
    The edge of the table was worn out.
    El borde de la mesa estaba desgastado.
    Side of a sheet of paper that is not written on.
    I wrote my notes on the edge of the paper.
    Escribí mis notas en el borde de la hoja.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'margo', which means 'edge' or 'line'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the edge
    To be close to a critical situation.
    estar al borde
    on the edge
    To be at the limit of something.
    en el borde
    to cross the edge
    To exceed a set limit.
    pasar el borde

    Related Words

    bordered
    One that has been given edges or limits.
    bordeado
    to border
    Act of enclosing or being close to the limit.
    bordear

    Slang Meanings

    To be edgy
    That attitude is very edgy, you shouldn't act like that.
    Esa actitud es muy borde, no deberías actuar así.
    Edge of life
    He is always on the edge of life, doing whatever he wants without caring about the consequences.
    Siempre está en el borde de la vida, haciendo lo que quiere sin importar las consecuencias.