restringido
“restringido” means “restricted” in Spanish (limited by rules or boundaries).
restricted
Also: limited, exclusive
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El acceso a esta área está restringido al personal autorizado.
B1Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel.
Tenemos un presupuesto muy restringido para el viaje.
B1We have a very limited budget for the trip.
Es un club privado con un número restringido de miembros.
B2It is a private club with a restricted number of members.
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Quick Quiz: restringido
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If a park has 'acceso restringido', can anyone enter?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'restringere,' which means to draw back tightly or bind fast. It combines 're-' (back) and 'stringere' (to tighten).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'restringido' a verb or an adjective?
It can be both! It is the past participle of 'restringir' (to restrict), but it is very commonly used as an adjective to describe things that have limits.
Can I use 'restringido' for a diet?
Yes! You can say 'una dieta restringida' to mean a diet that is limited in calories or specific foods.
Does it mean the same as 'prohibido'?
Not exactly. 'Prohibido' means it is totally forbidden, while 'restringido' usually means it's allowed for some people or under certain conditions.