Límite (en. Limit)

/ˈli.mi.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The end of something beyond which one cannot pass.
The property line is the river.
El límite de la propiedad es el río.
Condition that restricts or prevents something.
There is no limit to creativity.
No hay límite para la creatividad.
Maximum amount allowed in a given situation.
The speed limit on this road is 80 km/h.
El límite de velocidad en esta carretera es 80 km/h.

Etymology

From Latin 'līmitis', which means 'limit, boundary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

without limits
Something that has no restrictions.
sin límites
time limit
The established timeframe for performing an action.
límite de tiempo
credit limit
The maximum amount that can be used in a loan.
límite de crédito

Related Words

unlimited
Without limits; that has no restriction.
ilimitado
delimitation
Action of marking or establishing a limit.
delimitación

Slang Meanings

To be at the limit of tolerance.
I'm at my limit with this situation.
Estoy al límite con esta situación.
To exceed the permitted limit.
He crossed the limit at the party last night.
Se pasó de límite en la fiesta anoche.