Limited

[/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/]
adjective
limitado
1. restricted in scope, extent, or quantity; not unlimited
The store has a limited selection of products.
A loja tem uma seleção limitada de produtos.
2. having a restriction or boundary; confined
His knowledge is limited to basic mathematics.
Seu conhecimento é limitado à matemática básica.
3. characterized by lack of abundance or sufficiency
We have limited time to complete this project.
Temos tempo limitado para completar este projeto.
4. (of a company) registered as a limited company with restricted liability
She works for Johnson & Associates Limited.
Ela trabalha para a Johnson & Associates Limitada.
5. narrow in outlook or understanding; not broad-minded
He has a limited perspective on international affairs.
Ele tem uma perspectiva limitada sobre assuntos internacionais.
In Brazilian business culture, 'Ltda.' (Limitada) is the standard designation for private limited companies. In the USA, 'Limited' is commonly used in company names to indicate restricted shareholder liability. The term is also frequently used in marketing for exclusive products ('limited edition').
NYC Slang
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Synonyms / Sinônimos
restrictedconstrainedboundedfinitenarrowcircumscribedconfined
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlimitedextensiveboundlessinfiniteunrestrictedbroad

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limitado
Standard usage across Brazil; also 'Ltda.' for limited companies
São Paulo
limitado
Common in business context; 'Ltda.' standard abbreviation
Rio de Janeiro
limitado
Standard usage; sometimes 'restrito' for more formal contexts
Portugal
limitado
Similar usage; companies use 'Lda.' instead of 'Ltda.'

Related Words

limitlimitationlimiterunlimitedlimitlessrestrictconstraint

Related Idioms & Phrases

limited edition
limited liability company (LLC)
limited time offer
within limits
push the limits
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