confines

BrE /ˈkɒnfɪnz/ AmE /ˈkɑːnfɪnz/

noun en → es

1 LIMITS [plural] B2

the limits or boundaries of a place, area, subject, etc.

límites, fronteras

  • within the confines of something

Collocations confines of a city · confines of knowledge

  • The project aims to break free from the confinements of traditional thinking.

    El proyecto tiene como objetivo liberarse de los límites del pensamiento tradicional.

2 AREA [singular] C1

the area or space within the limits of something

área, espacio

  • within the confines of a place

Collocations confines of a room · confines of a country

  • She felt trapped within the confinements of her small apartment.

    Se sentía atrapada dentro de los límites de su pequeño apartamento.