Excede (en. Exceeds)

/eksɛˈðe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To go beyond an established limit.
Water consumption exceeds the capacity of the tank.
El consumo de agua excede la capacidad del tanque.
To exceed in quality or quantity.
Its performance exceeds expectations.
Su rendimiento excede las expectativas.
To leap over or surpass a certain threshold.
The noise exceeds the levels allowed by law.
El ruido excede los niveles permitidos por la ley.

Etymology

From Latin 'excedere', which means 'to go out of' or 'to surpass'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exceeds expectations
When something surpasses what was expected.
excede las expectativas
exceeds the limit
When a permitted or expected amount is exceeded.
excede el límite
not to overdo it
To avoid exceeding a limit or restriction.
no excederse

Related Words

excess
Amount that surpasses what is normal or permitted.
exceso
surplus
That which is left over or remains after an evaluation.
excedente
to exceed
To go beyond a limit or an amount.
rebasar

Slang Meanings

To overflow with energy or enthusiasm.
At the party, the music exceeded the allowed volume.
En la fiesta, la música excedía el volumen permitido.
To be too intense in a situation.
Don't overdo your comments; it can be misinterpreted.
No te excedas en tus comentarios, se puede malinterpretar.