boundary

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BrE /ˈbʌndəri/ AmE /ˈbɑːndəri/

noun en → es

1 LIMIT [singular] A2

a line that marks the edge of an area or separates two areas

límite, frontera, borde

  • the boundary between A and B

Collocations boundary line · national boundary

  • The boundary between the two countries is a river.

    La frontera entre los dos países es un río.

2 RULE [singular] B1

a rule or principle that limits what you can do

límite, regla, norma

  • there is no boundary to sth

Collocations boundary of acceptability · ethical boundaries

  • There are no boundaries to creativity.

    No hay límites para la creatividad.

3 SPORT [singular] B2

a line on a sports field that marks the edge of the playing area

línea de banda, línea del campo

  • the boundary between A and B

Collocations boundary line in cricket · touch the boundary

  • The ball hit the boundary.

    La pelota tocó la línea de banda.