fecha límite
/fet͡ʃa limite/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'deadline date' is translated into Spanish as fecha límite.
The phrase fecha límite is used to refer to the latest possible date for completing or submitting something. This applies to both physical requirements, such as a document submission and abstract requirements, such as a project completion date.
Which one should you use?
While fecha límite refers specifically to the date itself, the word plazo is often used to refer to the actual deadline or the period of time allowed. For example, you might say el plazo vence mañana to mean the deadline expires tomorrow.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, you may hear plazo final or plazo máximo to express a deadline.
How does it change in a sentence?
When pluralizing the phrase, only the noun changes to fechas. The adjective remains singular, resulting in fechas límite.
Did you know?
- When a fecha límite has passed, Spanish speakers use the verb vencer, which literally means 'to defeat' or 'to conquer'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase fecha de vencimiento is used for a deadline, though this is the exact same term used for the expiration date on food products.
- The word fecha originates from the Latin word facta, which means 'things done' or 'deeds'.
Examples in context
- El informe debe ser entregado a más tardar el viernes 17 de septiembreThe report must be delivered by Friday, September 17th
- La fecha límite para enviar las solicitudes es el 1 de julioThe deadline for submitting applications is July 1st
- ¿Podrías enviar el documento antes de la fecha límite?Could you send the document before the deadline?
- La fecha límite es el viernes.The deadline date is Friday.
- ¿Cuál es la fecha límite para el proyecto?What is the deadline date for the project?
- Necesito saber la fecha límite de entrega.I need to know the submission deadline date.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a report at the office.
- LucíaJavier, ¿cuál es la fecha límite del informe?Javier, what is the deadline date for the report?
- JavierLa fecha límite es el próximo lunes.The deadline date is next Monday.
- LucíaEstá bien, terminaré mi parte pronto.Okay, I will finish my part soon.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, lo agradezco mucho.Thank you, Lucía, I really appreciate it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fecha, fecha límite, límite, CC BY-SA 4.0.
