ilimitado
/ilimiˈtado/
The English phrase "unlimited" is translated into Spanish as ilimitado.
ilimitado is an adjective used to describe something that is limitless, without bounds or unrestricted.
Meaning: limitless or without bounds, unrestricted (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by the prefix i- (a variant of in- meaning "not") and limitado (limited).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use ilimitada for feminine nouns, ilimitados for masculine plural nouns and ilimitadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ilimiˈtado/
Did you know?
- To express that something is 'unlimited' in a more colloquial or slang way, speakers in some regions might use a tope, implying something is at its absolute maximum capacity.
- Because ilimitado is an adjective, it can be used poetically to describe a person's soul or heart, whereas in English, 'unlimited' feels more commercial or technical.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'buffet ilimitado' is a common way to describe an 'all-you-can-eat' restaurant service.
Examples in context
- La mente es la conciencia que se ha puesto limitaciones. Usted es originalmente ilimitado y perfecto. Más tarde se toma sobre las limitaciones y se convierte en la mente.Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.This sentence is useful for discussing the concept of being originally ilimitado and perfect.Tatoeba #3467429 by carlosalberto, translation #2946412 by carlosalberto
- Tenemos acceso ilimitado a la informaciónWe have unlimited access to information
- El poder de la imaginación es sin límitesThe power of imagination is unlimited
- Ofrecemos un número infinito de posibilidadesWe offer an unlimited number of possibilities
- Nos divertimos a lo bestiaWe had unlimited fun
- El plan de datos ofrece acceso ilimitado a InternetThe data plan offers unlimited internet access
- El acceso a la red es ilimitado.The network access is unlimited.
- Tienen un potencial de crecimiento ilimitado.They have limitless growth potential.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their new mobile phone plan.
- Lucía¿El plan tiene datos ilimitados?Does the plan have unlimited data?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, el uso es ilimitado.Yes, Lucía, the usage is unlimited.
- LucíaEso suena muy bien para mi trabajo.That sounds very good for my work.
- AlejandroEs una gran oferta, aprovecha.It is a great offer, take advantage of it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unlimited” translations and entries ilimitado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
