limited request

[ˈlɪmɪtɪd rɪˈkwɛst]
nounpl: limited requests
pedido limitado
1. A request that is restricted in scope, duration, quantity, or eligibility
The company issued a limited request for proposals from only three selected vendors.
A empresa emitiu um pedido limitado de propostas de apenas três fornecedores selecionados.
2. A constrained appeal or application with specific boundaries or conditions
Due to budget constraints, we can only accept a limited request for office supplies this quarter.
Devido às limitações orçamentárias, podemos aceitar apenas um pedido limitado de suprimentos de escritório neste trimestre.
3. In customer service, a request that has restrictions on fulfillment or availability
The store announced a limited request period for holiday gift exchanges.
A loja anunciou um período limitado de pedidos para trocas de presentes de férias.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business environments, particularly in procurement, customer service, and administrative contexts. In the USA, it's prevalent in e-commerce and corporate settings to indicate time-sensitive or restricted offers. Understanding whether a request is 'limited' is crucial in both cultures for negotiation and planning purposes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
restricted requestconstrained requestbounded requestcapped requestconditional request
Antonyms / Antônimos
unlimited requestopen requestunrestricted requestfull request

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pedido limitado
standard usage in business and commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
solicitação restrita
alternative formal term used in service sectors
São Paulo
pedido limitado / requisição condicionada
common in corporate and administrative settings
Portugal
pedido limitado / solicitação condicionada
formal usage in official documents and business correspondence

Related Words

limitationconstraintboundaryscoperestrictioneligibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

limited time request
limited quantity request
limited edition request
request with strings attached
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