limits

[/ˈlɪmɪts/]

noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural as noun)

limites

1. the greatest or least amount, number, or extent of something allowed or possible

There is a speed limit of 65 miles per hour on this highway.

Há um limite de velocidade de 65 milhas por hora nesta rodovia.

2. a point or line beyond which something does not or may not extend

The city limits extend five miles from downtown.

Os limites da cidade se estendem cinco milhas do centro.

3. the utmost extent of one's abilities or endurance

He pushed his limits during the marathon.

Ele empurrou seus limites durante a maratona.

4. (verb) to restrict or set bounds on something

The teacher limits class size to 30 students.

A professora limita o tamanho da turma a 30 alunos.

NYC Slang

the max, the ceiling, the cap

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General Brazilian

limites

Standard usage in all contexts

São Paulo

limites

Standard usage; commonly used in business and administrative contexts

Rio de Janeiro

limites

Standard usage; may use 'fronteira' for geographical boundaries

Portugal

limites

Standard usage; 'confins' sometimes used for distant boundaries

within limits - dentro dos limites

go to the limit - ir ao máximo/até o limite

off limits - proibido/fora dos limites

push the limits - empurrar os limites

know one's limits - conhecer seus próprios limites

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