A low, simple wooden fence acting as a boundary between a vibrant green grassy area and a smooth sandy area.

límites

LEE-mee-tess

nounmA1

limits?general restrictions or boundaries,boundaries?physical or personal borders

Also:restrictions?rules that define what is allowed,borders?geographical or physical edges

📝 In Action

Debemos respetar los límites del parque nacional.

We must respect the boundaries of the national park.

Ella es buena poniendo límites en el trabajo.

She is good at setting limits at work.

El coche alcanzó los límites de velocidad permitidos.

The car reached the permitted speed limits.

No hay límites para lo que puedes aprender.

There are no limits to what you can learn.

Word Connections

Synonyms

fronteras (borders)
restricciones (restrictions)

Antonyms

libertad (freedom)
permisos (permissions)

Common Collocations

poner límites – to set limits
superar los límites – to overcome the limits

Idioms & Expressions

llegar a los límites – to reach the breaking point; to reach the maximum capacity

💡 Grammar Points

Gender is Masculine

Even though this word ends in '-es', the singular form is el límite, so the plural is los límites. Always use masculine articles and adjectives with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Singular and Plural

Mistake: "Usar 'el límites'."

Correction: The singular is *el límite* (one limit). The plural is *los límites* (many limits). If you mean more than one, use the plural.

⭐ Usage Tips

Personal Boundaries

When talking about emotional or personal rules (like in relationships), always use the plural: Necesito establecer mis límites (I need to establish my boundaries).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: límites

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'límites' to talk about personal rules?

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Word Family

límite(limit (singular)) - noun

limitar(to limit / to restrict) - verb

ilimitado(unlimited) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'límite' (singular) masculine or feminine?

It is always masculine. You say *el límite* and *los límites*. Don't let the final '-e' trick you into thinking it's feminine!