ilimitado
“ilimitado” means “unlimited” in Spanish (having no restrictions or boundaries).
unlimited
Also: boundless, limitless
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Mi plan de teléfono tiene datos ilimitados.
A2My phone plan has unlimited data.
La profesora tiene una paciencia ilimitada con sus alumnos.
B1The teacher has boundless patience with her students.
El espacio parece ser ilimitado.
B2Space seems to be limitless.
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Which is the correct way to say 'unlimited energy'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'in-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'limitatus' (meaning 'bounded' or 'limited'). It literally means something that has no boundaries.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'ilimitado' for people?
Not usually to describe their physical size, but you can use it to describe their qualities, like 'talento ilimitado' (unlimited talent) or 'ambición ilimitada' (unlimited ambition).
What's the difference between 'infinito' and 'ilimitado'?
'Infinito' usually refers to something that mathematically or physically never ends (like numbers or the universe). 'Ilimitado' is often used for things that *could* have a limit but don't (like a phone data plan or your potential).
Is 'ilimitado' formal?
It is a neutral word. You can use it in a professional contract or while chatting with a friend about your internet speed.