límites
/limites/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for boundaries is límites.
The term límites is versatile and can be used to refer to physical borders, mathematical limits or psychological and social boundaries. While it is a general term for boundaries, other words may be more specific: fronteras primarily refers to borders between countries but can be used metaphorically to express limits or boundaries and perímetros is often used to describe the physical boundaries or limits of an area or object.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is límite, and the plural form is límites.
How do you pronounce it?
/limites/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the expression poner límites is used for setting boundaries, but you might also hear marcar la cancha. This literal phrase means 'to mark the pitch' and is used to establish the rules of engagement in a relationship.
- In legal or property contexts, Spanish speakers may use the term lindes instead of límites. While they both mean boundaries, lindes specifically refers to the physical markers or landmarks that separate two pieces of land.
- The word límite is a cognate of the English word 'limit', but in Spanish, it is used more frequently to describe 'deadlines'. A time boundary is often simply called a límite or fecha límite.
Examples in context
- Tus límites no me confinan.Your boundaries don't confine me.This sentence shows how to use límites to describe constraints.Tatoeba #5087611 by albrusgher, translation #5082855 by ee3beans
- La naturaleza no conoce límites.Nature knows no boundaries.This sentence demonstrates using límites in the context of nature.Tatoeba #5087609 by albrusgher, translation #1621345 by Akradna
- Yanni respeta los límites de Skura.Yanni respects Skura's boundaries.This sentence illustrates using límites regarding personal or social boundaries.Tatoeba #10024716 by manufrutos, translation #10024102 by Amastan
- No pases de cierto punto con tus bromasDon't go beyond a certain point with your jokes
- Me gustaría hablar sobre los límites de mi carga de trabajo.I would like to talk about the boundaries of my workload.
- Es importante establecer límites para mantener un equilibrio saludable.It's important to establish boundaries to maintain a healthy balance.
- Por favor, no pases de cierto punto con tus bromas. Me siento incómodo.Please, don't go beyond a certain point with your jokes. I feel uncomfortable.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their relationship.
- AlejandroDebemos establecer unos límites claros.We must establish some clear boundaries.
- MaríaEstoy de acuerdo, Alejandro.I agree, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs importante para nuestra paz.It is important for our peace.
- MaríaTienes razón, los límites ayudan.You are right, boundaries help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
