Restricción (en. Restriction)

/res.trikˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Limitation imposed on the freedom of action.
The restriction of hours affects many people.
La restricción de horarios afecta a muchas personas.
Rule or condition that limits an operation.
The speed restriction is fundamental for road safety.
La restricción de velocidad es fundamental para la seguridad vial.
Curbing or controlling something.
The restriction on resource use is necessary in times of crisis.
La restricción en el uso de recursos es necesaria en tiempos de crisis.

Etymology

From the Latin 'restrictio', which means 'action of restricting.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to impose restrictions
To set limits or conditions.
poner restricciones
to suffer restrictions
To experience limitations on freedom or rights.
sufrir restricciones
under restriction
To be subject to specific limitations or conditions.
bajo restricción

Related Words

to restrict
To limit or make something narrower.
restringir
limitation
State of having a limit.
limitación

Slang Meanings

Restriction on social activities.
The party had an age restriction.
La fiesta tuvo una restricción de edad.
Prohibition of doing something.
That restriction prevents us from going out after ten.
Esa restricción no deja que salgamos a la calle después de las diez.