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limites nebulosos

[ˈlɪ.mi.tɨs nɛ.bu.ˈlo.zus]
noun phrasemasculinepl: limites nebulosos
fuzzy boundaries; blurred limits; nebulous boundaries
1. Boundaries or limits that are unclear, vague, or not clearly defined; borders that lack sharp distinction or precision
The limites nebulosos between art and commerce make it difficult to categorize this work.
Os limites nebulosos entre arte e comércio tornam difícil categorizar este trabalho.
2. Abstract or conceptual boundaries that are difficult to delineate precisely
There are limites nebulosos in the definition of what constitutes harassment.
Existem limites nebulosos na definição do que constitui assédio.
Synonyms
fronteiras vagaslimites imprecisoscontornos indefinidoslimites difusos
Antonyms
limites claroslimites precisoslimites bem definidosfronteiras nítidas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites nebulosos
Standard usage in both spoken and written Portuguese
Portugal
limites nebulosos
Standard usage, sometimes replaced with 'limites vagos' or 'limites imprecisos'
São Paulo
limites nebulosos
Common in academic and professional contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

zona cinzenta
área indefinida
terreno movediço
linha tênue
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