límites
“límites” means “limits” in Spanish (general restrictions or boundaries).
limits, boundaries
Also: restrictions, borders
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Debemos respetar los límites del parque nacional.
A2We must respect the boundaries of the national park.
Ella es buena poniendo límites en el trabajo.
B1She is good at setting limits at work.
El coche alcanzó los límites de velocidad permitidos.
A2The car reached the permitted speed limits.
No hay límites para lo que puedes aprender.
B2There are no limits to what you can learn.
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Words that translate to "límites" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: límites
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'límites' to talk about personal rules?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *līmes*, which originally meant 'a boundary, a path between fields, or a military road.' The idea of a dividing line or border has remained constant.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish
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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!