Límite (en. Limit)

/ˈlimite/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Extreme or edge of something that limits or restricts.
The property limit is marked by a fence.
El límite de propiedad está marcado por una cerca.
Restriction or condition that is imposed.
There is a limit on the amount of money you can spend.
Hay un límite en la cantidad de dinero que puedes gastar.
Point that should not be exceeded.
The speed limit on this road is 80 km/h.
El límite de velocidad en esta carretera es de 80 km/h.

Etymology

From the Latin 'līmis', which means 'edge' or 'boundary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

without limits
That has no restrictions or boundaries.
sin límites
credit limit
Maximum amount of credit that can be used.
límite de crédito
physical limit
Restriction imposed by nature.
límite físico

Related Words

limit
To make something have a limit.
limitar
unlimited
That has no limits.
ilimitado

Slang Meanings

To be on the edge
I can't take it anymore, I'm at the limit of my strength.
No puedo más, estoy al límite de mis fuerzas.
To exceed the limit
That joke has already crossed the limit, it's not funny.
Esa broma ya pasó el límite, no es graciosa.