restringido
/restɾinˈxido/
The English word "restricted" is translated into Spanish as restringido.
The adjective is used to describe something that is available only to certain authorized groups of people.
Meaning: available only to certain authorized groups of people (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word restringido is the past participle of the verb restringir, which means to restrict.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, restringido must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use restringida for feminine singular nouns, restringidas for feminine plural nouns and restringidos for masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/restɾinˈxido/
Did you know?
- The verb root of restringido is related to the English word 'string', as both derive from the Latin concept of pulling or binding something tight.
- If a movie is 'restricted' for children in Spanish, it is typically described as no apto para menores, which means 'not suitable for minors'.
- While restringido is the direct translation, if you encounter a sign in a public space saying prohibido el paso, it serves a much stronger legal function than simply saying access is 'restricted'.
Examples in context
- Este lugar es de acceso restringido.This is a restricted area.This sentence shows how to use restringido to describe a place.Tatoeba #1264795 by marcelostockle, translation #1401028 by CK
- Acceso restringido.Access restricted.This sentence is a short way to say that access is restricted using restringido.Tatoeba #6627677 by Schuager, translation #6627675 by Schuager
- Las instalaciones aéreas de este departamento están ubicadas en una zona de acceso restringido.The power lines for this department are in a restricted access zone.This sentence uses restringido to describe an access zone.Tatoeba #10503130 by Seael, translation #10503141 by DJ_Saidez
- El acceso está limitado a personas autorizadasAccess is restricted to authorized personnel
- El uso está restringido a mayores de 18 añosUsage is restricted to individuals over 18 years old
- Esta área está reservada al personalThis area is restricted to staff members
- Entrada prohibida sin autorizaciónEntry restricted without authorization
- Acceso restringidoRestricted access
- Restringido para menores de 18 añosRestricted for individuals under 18 years old
- El acceso limitado a ciertas áreas es fundamental para garantizar la seguridad del personalRestricted access to certain areas is crucial to ensure personnel safety
- Este documento está restringido a personal autorizado.This document is restricted to authorized personnel.
- El acceso está vetado para el público en general.Access is restricted for the general public.
- El uso del estacionamiento está limitado a residentes.Parking usage is restricted to residents.
- Está prohibida la entrada sin boleto.Entry without a ticket is prohibited.
- Este producto está reservado solo para socios del club.This product is reserved for club members only.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are walking in a government building.
- AlejandroLo siento, este pasillo es restringido.I'm sorry, this hallway is restricted.
- MaríaNo sabía que era una zona restringida.I didn't know it was a restricted zone.
- AlejandroSolo el personal autorizado puede pasar.Only authorized personnel can pass.
- MaríaEstá bien, Alejandro, busquemos otro camino.That's fine, Alejandro, let's find another way.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry restringido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries restringido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
