limite
1. the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is allowed or possible
There is a speed limit of 60 mph on this road.
Há um limite de velocidade de 60 mph nesta estrada.
2. the edge or boundary of something
The city limits extend beyond the downtown area.
Os limites da cidade se estendem além do centro.
3. to set or keep within certain boundaries or restrictions
The teacher limited the students to 500 words for the essay.
A professora limitou os alunos a 500 palavras para o ensaio.
4. to restrict or reduce something
You should limit your sugar intake.
Você deve limitar sua ingestão de açúcar.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to go to the limit - ir ao limite (push to the maximum extent)
within limits - dentro dos limites (within acceptable bounds)
off limits - proibido (forbidden or restricted area)
the sky is the limit - o céu é o limite (no upper bound to possibilities)
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