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How to Say "borders" in Spanish

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fronteras

/frown-TEH-rahss//fɾonˈteɾas/

nounA2general
Use 'fronteras' when referring to the official, political boundaries between countries or distinct regions.
A row of colorful flags and a small gate between two different colored paths representing a border.

Examples

Muchos turistas cruzan las fronteras cada día.

Many tourists cross the borders every day.

Las fronteras de este país están cerradas hoy.

The borders of this country are closed today.

Always Feminine

This word is always feminine, so use 'las' or 'unas' when talking about more than one border.

Borders vs. Limits

Mistake: “Using 'bordes' for international lines.”

Correction: Use 'fronteras' for country lines. 'Bordes' is usually for the edge of a table or a physical object.

límites

nounA1general
Use 'límites' to describe the edges or boundaries of a specific area, property, or natural feature like a park.

Examples

Debemos respetar los límites del parque nacional.

We must respect the boundaries of the national park.

Fronteras vs. Límites

The most common mistake is using 'fronteras' for any kind of edge. Remember that 'fronteras' specifically refers to political or international borders, while 'límites' is for the edges of any defined space.

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