Restricciones (en. Restrictions)

/res.trik.θjo.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions or conditions that limit the freedom or scope of something.
The restrictions imposed by the government affected many businesses.
Las restricciones impuestas por el gobierno afectaron a muchas empresas.
Limits established in laws or regulations.
There are speed restrictions on this road.
Existen restricciones de velocidad en esta carretera.
Conditions that limit access to certain services or goods.
The capacity restrictions at the event complicated ticket sales.
Las restricciones de aforo en el evento complicaron la venta de entradas.

Etymology

From Latin 'restrictio', meaning 'the action of restricting'

Common Phrases and Expressions

without restrictions
without limitations or conditions
sin restricciones
impose restrictions
establish limits or prohibitions
imponer restricciones
lift restrictions
remove imposed limitations
levantar restricciones
access restrictions
limits on entry to a place or service
restricciones de acceso
time restrictions
limits on the time when something can be done
restricciones horarios

Related Words

restrict
To limit or reduce the scope of action of something.
restringir
prohibit
To prevent something from happening.
prohibir
limit
To establish a limit on something.
limitar

Slang Meanings

Cuts
I can't go out, I have a lot of cuts due to my father's restrictions.
No puedo salir, tengo muchos cortes por las restricciones de mi padre.
Scissors
Yesterday I was put on scissors at the party, I could only stay for a while.
Ayer me pusieron tijeras en la fiesta, solo pude quedarme un rato.