How to Say "numbered" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “numbered” is “contado” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
AdjectiveB2formal
time is numbered
Examples
Los recursos naturales del planeta son contados.
The planet's natural resources are scarce (limited).
Su tiempo en la empresa estaba contado.
His time at the company was numbered.
Figurative Use
This meaning uses the idea of 'counting' to imply that the total number is known, fixed, and small, suggesting scarcity or an approaching end.
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