restricted

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BrE /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/ AmE /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/

adjective en → es

1 LIMITED ACCESS [attributive / predicative] B1

limited to certain people or for particular purposes only; not open to everyone

restringido, limitado a

  • a restricted area
  • be restricted to something

Collocations restricted access · restricted entry

  • The building has restricted access.

    El edificio tiene acceso restringido.

2 LIMITED FREEDOM [attributive / predicative] B1

not allowed to do what you want; limited in freedom or choice

restringido, limitado en libertad

  • be restricted from doing sth
  • be restricted to something

Collocations restricted freedom of movement · restricted rights

  • The prisoner is severely restricted in his movements.

    El prisionero está severamente limitado en sus movimientos.

3 LIMITED QUANTITY [attributive / predicative] B2

limited in quantity or amount; not available to everyone

restringido, limitado en cantidad

  • be restricted to something

Collocations restricted supply · restricted availability

  • The medicine is only available in a limited, restricted quantity.

    La medicina solo está disponible en una cantidad limitada y restringida.

4 LIMITED RANGE [attributive / predicative] B2

limited to a particular range or type; not covering all possibilities

restringido, limitado en rango

  • be restricted to something

Collocations restricted range of activities · restricted scope

  • The study was restricted to a small group of participants.

    El estudio se limitó a un pequeño grupo de participantes.

5 LIMITED USE [attributive / predicative] C1

allowed only for certain uses or purposes; not general use

restringido, limitado al uso

  • be restricted to something

Collocations restricted use of a drug · restricted application

  • The chemical is only available for restricted industrial use.

    La química solo está disponible para uso industrial restringido.