← Back to Fala2Me

marked boundary

[/mɑːrkt ˈbaʊndəri/]
nounpl: marked boundaries
limite demarcado
1. A border or line that is clearly indicated, visible, or defined, often using physical markers or signs
The marked boundary between the two properties was established with a fence and survey markers.
O limite demarcado entre as duas propriedades foi estabelecido com uma cerca e marcadores de levantamento topográfico.
2. A clearly defined separation or distinction between two areas, regions, or concepts
There is a marked boundary between the acceptable and unacceptable behavior in the workplace.
Existe um limite demarcado entre o comportamento aceitável e inaceitável no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
demarcation linedefined borderclear boundaryvisible frontierdelineated limit
Antonyms
unmarked boundaryblurred lineundefined borderambiguous boundary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite demarcado
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
divisa demarcada
Common in technical and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
limite marcado
Slightly informal variant
Portugal
fronteira demarcada
More formal, often used for international or administrative boundaries

Related Idioms & Phrases

cross the line
draw a line in the sand
set boundaries
overstep the mark
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →