maximum limits

[ˈmæksɪməm ˈlɪmɪts]
noun phrasepl: maximum limits
limites máximos
1. The greatest or highest amount, level, or degree that is allowed or possible
The bank has set maximum limits on daily withdrawals.
O banco estabeleceu limites máximos para saques diários.
2. Upper boundaries or restrictions imposed by law, regulation, or policy
Speed maximum limits are enforced on highways.
Os limites máximos de velocidade são aplicados nas rodovias.
3. The ceiling or cap on a particular resource, activity, or service
The credit card has maximum limits on credit line.
O cartão de crédito tem limites máximos de linha de crédito.
In Brazil, 'limites máximos' is commonly used in financial, legal, and regulatory contexts, especially regarding banking, labor laws, and government regulations. In the USA, this phrase is frequently encountered in banking regulations, speed limits, and consumer protection laws. The concept reflects both cultures' emphasis on legal frameworks and consumer protection.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
upper limitsceilingcapsmaximum thresholdstop limits
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimum limitslower limitsfloor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limites máximos
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
limites máximos
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
limites máximos
Common in financial and business contexts
Portugal
limites máximos
Identical usage, though may use 'teto máximo' in some contexts

Related Words

thresholdboundaryconstraintrestrictionregulationcapacity

Related Idioms & Phrases

push the limits
reach the limit
set limits
within limits
to the max
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