senza limiti
The English phrase 'limitless' is translated into Italian as senza limiti.
The phrase is used to describe something that is boundless or has no constraints, such as the internet, love or consciousness.
Meaning: without limits, boundless (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition senza (without) and the plural noun limiti (limits).
Which one should you use?
While senza limiti is a prepositional phrase, you can use the single-word adjective illimitato to mean 'limitless' or 'unlimited'. Additionally, the formal term inesauribile can be used when you want to emphasize that something is inexhaustible.
How does it change in a sentence?
The most common form is the plural senza limiti, but the singular form senza limite is also grammatically correct and means 'without limit'.
Did you know?
- The word senza is a rare example of a 'hybrid' word in Italian, having evolved from a blend of the Latin words sine and absentia.
- An Italian speaker might use the expression oltre i limiti (beyond the limits) to describe someone behaving recklessly or transgressing social norms.
- The word limiti in Italian can refer specifically to the physical borders of a municipality or a state, not just abstract constraints.
Examples in context
- Internet è senza limiti.The Internet is limitless.This sentence shows how to describe the internet using senza limiti.Tatoeba #4760633 by Guybrush88, translation #2633292 by meerkat
- Il suo amore per me è senza limiti.His love for me is limitless.This sentence illustrates using senza limiti to describe someone's love.Tatoeba #10213320 by Guybrush88, translation #9300141 by DJ_Saidez
- La coscienza è senza limiti ed è la realtà suprema.Consciousness is limitless and the ultimate reality.This sentence uses senza limiti to describe consciousness.Tatoeba #4677936 by Guybrush88, translation #3483587 by carlosalberto
- La mente umana è capace di un potenziale infinito.The human mind is capable of infinite potential.
- Hai visto quelle montagne? Sembra che si estendano all'infinito!Have you seen those mountains? They seem to stretch out infinitely!
- Sì, è incredibile! La bellezza naturale in Italia sembra davvero inesauribile.Yes, it's incredible! The natural beauty in Italy truly seems inexhaustible.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are discussing their travel plans.
- FrancescoVoglio fare un viaggio senza limiti quest'anno.I want to take a limitless trip this year.
- MartinaMa abbiamo un budget preciso, Francesco.But we have a specific budget, Francesco.
- FrancescoSì, ma l'avventura deve essere senza limiti.Yes, but the adventure must be boundless.
- MartinaAllora dobbiamo risparmiare molto di più!Then we need to save a lot more!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries senza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
