restrictions

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/ AmE /rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/

noun en → es

1 RULES/REGULATIONS [plural] B1

rules or conditions that limit what you can do, say, or have

restricciones, limitaciones

  • there are restrictions on something

Collocations travel restrictions · trade restrictions

  • There are strict travel restrictions in place.

    Hay restricciones estrictas para viajar en vigor.

2 LIMITS [singular] B1

the act of limiting or controlling something

limitación, control

  • put restrictions on somebody/something

Collocations restrictions on movement · restrictions on freedom of speech

  • The government has put severe restrictions on the use of social media.

    El gobierno ha impuesto severas restricciones en el uso de las redes sociales.

3 LEGAL [singular] B2

a legal rule or condition that limits what you can do, say, or have

restricción legal, limitación legal

  • be subject to restrictions

Collocations legal restrictions on property rights · restrictions imposed by law

  • The company is subject to strict legal restrictions.

    La empresa está sujeta a estrictas restricciones legales.

4 ECONOMIC [singular] C1

a rule or condition that limits economic activity, such as trade or investment

restricción económica, limitación comercial

  • trade restrictions

Collocations economic restrictions on imports · investment restrictions

  • The country faces severe economic restrictions.

    El país enfrenta severas restricciones económicas.