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How to Say "unlimited" in Spanish

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ilimitado

ee-lee-mee-TAH-dohili-miˈta-ðo

adjectiveB1general
Use 'ilimitado' when you want to describe something that has no boundaries, limits, or end, such as quantities, capacity, or scope.
A vast, open landscape with a clear blue sky and a grassy field stretching as far as the eye can see without any fences or walls.

Examples

Mi amor por ti es ilimitado.

My love for you is unlimited.

Mi plan de teléfono tiene datos ilimitados.

My phone plan has unlimited data.

La profesora tiene una paciencia ilimitada con sus alumnos.

The teacher has boundless patience with her students.

El espacio parece ser ilimitado.

Space seems to be limitless.

Matching with the Noun

This word must match the gender of the thing you are describing. Use 'ilimitado' for masculine things (un plan) and 'ilimitada' for feminine things (la energía).

Where it goes in the sentence

Like most adjectives in Spanish, 'ilimitado' almost always comes AFTER the noun it describes (e.g., 'acceso ilimitado').

The 'a' vs 'o' mistake

Mistake: “La paciencia es ilimitado.”

Correction: La paciencia es ilimitada. Since 'paciencia' is a feminine word, the adjective needs to end in 'a'.

discreción

nounB2general
Use 'a discreción' when referring to a situation where someone has the freedom or authority to decide or act as they see fit, often implying choice or personal judgment.

Examples

Puedes comer todo lo que quieras a discreción.

You can eat as much as you want, as much as you like.

Choosing Between 'ilimitado' and 'a discreción'

Learners often confuse 'ilimitado' and 'a discreción' because both can relate to having 'a lot' of something. Remember, 'ilimitado' describes a lack of limits on a thing itself, while 'a discreción' describes the freedom to choose or act without limit.

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