Limitó (en. Limited)

li-mi-tó

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of setting a limit or reducing the extent of something.
The teacher limited the time to submit the project.
El profesor limitó el tiempo para entregar el proyecto.
Establish restrictions on something.
The regulations limit the number of participants in the event.
El reglamento limita la cantidad de participantes en el evento.
Reduce or restrict the possibilities of action.
The bad weather limited our travel options.
El mal tiempo limitó nuestras opciones de viaje.

Etymology

From the verb limitar, which comes from the Latin 'limitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

limit access
Establish conditions so that not everyone can access something.
limitar el acceso
limit oneself to something
Restrict oneself to a single option or a specific field.
limitarse a algo
up to where it is limited
In the context of establishing a limit or a range.
hasta donde se limita

Related Words

limit
Extreme or border that divides two things.
límite
limit
Establish a limit on something.
limitar
unlimited
Without limits or restrictions.
ilimitado

Slang Meanings

Restrict opportunities
That decision limited everyone on the team.
Esa decisión limitó a todos en el equipo.
Overly control
The boss limits our actions a lot.
El jefe limita mucho nuestras acciones.