How to Say "constraint" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “constraint” is “limitación” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay una limitación de velocidad de 50 kilómetros por hora.
There is a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour.
El contrato tiene una limitación de tiempo importante.
The contract has an important time restriction.
Debemos trabajar dentro de las limitaciones del presupuesto.
We must work within the limitations of the budget.
The -ción Ending Rule
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Using 'de' for Limits
To specify what the limit is about, use the word 'de' (of). For example: 'limitación de espacio' (space limitation).
Gender Error
Mistake: “el limitación”
Correction: la limitación. Even though it doesn't end in 'a', most words ending in '-ción' are feminine.
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