edición limitada
/ediθjon limitada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "limited edition" is translated into Spanish as edición limitada.
This phrase describes an item produced in a small, specific quantity that is not intended to be repeated.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun edición (edition) and the adjective limitada (limited).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because edición is a feminine singular noun, the adjective must also be in the feminine singular form limitada. To express the plural "limited editions", both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s to form ediciones limitadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ediθjon limitada/
Did you know?
- When collectors discuss ediciones limitadas in Spanish, they often use the term ejemplar to refer to a single copy. While an English speaker refers to a 'copy', a Spaniard identifies the item as an ejemplar.
- While edición limitada is common, Spanish speakers often use serie limitada when referring to high-end cars or luxury watches. This emphasizes the sequential number of the item rather than the print run.
- When talking about the specific number of copies printed, such as a 'limited print run', Spanish speakers often prefer the term tiraje limitado.
Examples in context
- El juguete del "Happy Meal" de Cristóbal Colón era un camarero novato de edición limitada que, cuando le ponías a andar, tropezaba y caía de cara.Christopher Columbus's happy meal toy was a limited edition clumsy noob waiter toy that whenever is set to walk, trips and falls on its face.This sentence shows how to use edición limitada to describe a specific toy.Tatoeba #584796 by Shishir, translation #584789 by saeb
- Nuestra empresa ha lanzado una edición limitada de relojes.Our company has released a limited edition of watches.
- Esta camiseta es de una serie limitada de 500 unidades.This t-shirt is from a limited series of 500 units.
- Esta pintura es de una edición numerada de 100 copias.This painting is from a numbered edition of 100 copies.
- Estos discos son de un tiraje limitado de 500 ejemplares.These records are from a limited edition of 500 copies.
- La nueva consola de videojuegos es una edición limitada.The new video game console is a limited edition.
- Este bolso es una edición limitada.This bag is a limited edition.
- Solo sacaron una edición limitada de este perfume.They only released a limited edition of this perfume.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are at a comic book store.
- MateoMira este cómic, es una edición limitada.Look at this comic, it is a limited edition.
- Elena¡Es increíble! ¿Cuánto cuesta?It's amazing! How much does it cost?
- MateoEs caro porque es edición limitada.It's expensive because it is limited edition.
- ElenaVale la pena comprarlo entonces.It is worth buying then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
