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límites

[ˈlimites]
nounmasculinepl: límites
limites
1. The line or boundary that marks the edge or extent of something
The city limits extend beyond the downtown area.
Os limites da cidade se estendem além da área do centro.
2. The maximum or minimum amount, level, or degree allowed or possible
There are speed limits on highways.
Há limites de velocidade nas rodovias.
3. Restrictions or constraints imposed on someone or something
The contract has certain limits on liability.
O contrato tem certos limites de responsabilidade.
4. The bounds of what is possible or acceptable
You need to know your limits.
Você precisa conhecer seus limites.
Synonyms
fronterasbordesconfinesrestricciones
Antonyms
infinitoilimitado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
limites
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
limites
No significant regional variation
Portugal
limites
Identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

sin límites (without limits, unlimited)
dentro de los límites (within limits)
pasar los límites (to overstep boundaries)
poner límites (to set boundaries)
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