limitado
/limiˈtado/
The Spanish word for 'limited' is limitado.
limitado is an adjective used to describe something that has certain limits placed upon it.
Meaning: with certain limits placed upon it (adj)
Which one should you use?
While limitado is the standard term, restringido can be used as a formal way to emphasize that something is restricted. Additionally, acotado is a formal term used to convey the idea of a limited scope or range.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression con restricciones is commonly used when referring to limitations.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, limitado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use limitada for feminine singular nouns, limitados for masculine plural nouns and limitadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/limiˈtado/
Did you know?
- When describing a person as limitado in a social setting, it often suggests they are 'slow' or lack mental capacity rather than just having a limited perspective.
- The term acotado for a limited range comes from the verb acotar, which means to mark a boundary using physical stakes or markers in the ground.
- The abbreviation S.L. for Sociedad Limitada is ubiquitous in Spain and appears on almost every storefront, similar to 'Ltd' or 'Inc' in English-speaking countries.
Examples in context
- El tiempo es limitado.Time is limited.This sentence shows how to use limitado to describe time.Tatoeba #4545884 by DarkHollow, translation #4502660 by CK
- Nuestro tiempo es limitado.Our time is limited.This sentence shows how to use limitado with the possessive adjective 'our'.Tatoeba #2187648 by marcelostockle, translation #2200123 by CM
- El acceso a las bicicletas es limitado.Bicycle access is limited.This sentence shows how to use limitado to describe access.Tatoeba #11873467 by Eremon, translation #4495441 by CK
- El acceso a este servicio está limitadoAccess to this service is limited
- La participación en el evento está restringida a miembros del personalParticipation in the event is restricted to staff members
- La entrada es con restricciones debido a la capacidad limitadaEntry is with restrictions due to limited capacity
- Hay que usar las redes sociales con límitesWe must use social media with limits
- Esta promoción tiene plazas limitadasThis promotion has limited positions
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing their travel budget.
- JavierTenemos un presupuesto limitado para este viaje.We have a limited budget for this trip.
- SofíaEntonces debemos buscar un hotel barato.Then we should look for a cheap hotel.
- JavierEs verdad, el dinero es limitado.That's true, the money is limited.
- SofíaYo me encargo de encontrar las ofertas.I will take care of finding the deals.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “limited” translations and entries limitado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
