limit
BrE /ˈlɪmɪt/ AmE /ˈlɪmɪt/
noun / verb en → es
a point or line beyond which something does not or may not go
límite, frontera
- the limit of sth
Collocations speed limit · time limit
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The speed limit on this road is 50 km/h.
El límite de velocidad en esta carretera es de 50 km/h.
to restrict or control something by making rules about it
limitar, restringir
- limit sth to sth
Collocations to limit access · to limit the number of people
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The government has limited the number of visitors to 50 per day.
El gobierno ha limitado el número de visitantes a 50 por día.
the greatest amount or level of something that is possible, allowed, or needed
límite máximo
- a limit of sth
Collocations maximum limit · upper limit
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The maximum limit for this loan is $5,000.
El límite máximo para este préstamo es de 5,000 dólares.
a person or thing that is the most attractive, interesting, etc.
preferencia personal
- my limit
Collocations personal limit · individual limit
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He's my personal limit when it comes to rude behavior.
Él es mi límite personal cuando se trata de comportamiento grosero.