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How to Say "to cap" in Spanish

The Spanish word forto capis toparB2 level.

English → SpanishB2

topar

verbB2
setting a maximum limit
A hand placing a bright red lid on top of a tall jar filled with colorful marbles to keep them from overflowing.

Examples

El gobierno decidió topar los precios del alquiler.

The government decided to cap rental prices.

Su crecimiento profesional topó en esa empresa.

His professional growth reached a limit at that company.

Direct Action

Unlike the meaning of 'running into someone,' when 'topar' means to cap or limit something, you don't usually need the word 'con'. You just say 'topar el precio'.

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