low limit

[/loʊ ˈlɪmɪt/]
nounpl: low limits
limite baixo
1. the minimum threshold or boundary set for a particular measurement, quantity, or activity
The credit card has a low limit of $500.
O cartão de crédito tem um limite baixo de $500.
2. in gambling or poker, the minimum amount of money that can be wagered in a game
They played poker with a low limit to keep the stakes reasonable.
Eles jogaram pôquer com um limite baixo para manter as apostas razoáveis.
3. a restrictive cap or ceiling that is below average or expected levels
The speed limit on this road is set at a low limit for safety reasons.
O limite de velocidade nesta estrada é estabelecido em um limite baixo por razões de segurança.
In Brazilian banking and financial services, 'limite baixo' is commonly discussed when customers apply for credit cards or loans. In the USA, this term is particularly prevalent in gambling contexts, especially in Texas Hold'em poker games where 'low limit' tables are entry-level for casual players. The concept reflects consumer protection and risk management in both cultures.
NYC Slang
low cap
Synonyms / Sinônimos
minimum limitlow caplow thresholdrestricted ceiling
Antonyms / Antônimos
high limitunlimitedhigh ceilingmaximum limit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite baixo
standard usage in financial and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
limite baixo
commonly used in banking and gaming contexts
São Paulo
limite baixo
used in business and financial discussions
Portugal
limite baixo
similar usage but may also hear 'limite reduzido' in some contexts

Related Words

limitthresholdboundaryconstraintcapceilingmaximumminimum

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the low limit
stay within the low limit
set a low limit on something
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