Limite (en. Limit)

/ˈlimite/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Physical or geographical limit that separates two territories.

Example Sentence: The river marks the limit between the two countries.

El río marca el límite entre los dos países.

Definition: Restriction or condition that defines an action or situation.

Example Sentence: There is no age limit to participate in the contest.

No hay un límite de edad para participar en el concurso.

Definition: Maximum amount allowed in some context.

Example Sentence: The speed limit on this road is 90 km/h.

El límite de speed en esta carretera es de 90 km/h.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'līmitis', which means 'border' or 'boundary line'.

Phrase: to cross the limit

Meaning: To exceed the established boundary or restriction.

pasar el límite

Phrase: time limit

Meaning: Date or time until which something can be done.

límite de tiempo

Phrase: to know the limits

Meaning: To know how far one can go in a situation.

saber los límites

Related Word: unlimited

Description: Without limits; having no restriction.

ilimitado

Related Word: limitation

Description: Condition or restriction that prevents or complicates something.

limitación

Related Word: to limit

Description: To set a limit or restriction on something.

limitar

Slang Meaning: Extreme limit

Example: This level is the limit, I can't go any further.

Este nivel es el límite, no puedo avanzar más.

Slang Meaning: At the limit of tolerance

Example: I'm at the limit with this situation, I need a change.

Estoy al límite con esta situación, necesito un cambio.