outer limit
[/ˈaʊtər ˈlɪmɪt/]
nounpl: outer limits
limite externo
1. The farthest or most extreme boundary of something; the maximum extent or boundary
The outer limits of the city extend to the suburban areas.
Os limites externos da cidade se estendem até as áreas suburbanas.
2. The furthest point beyond which something cannot go; the maximum or extreme threshold
We've reached the outer limits of what our budget can support.
Atingimos o limite externo do que nosso orçamento pode suportar.
3. In astronomy or space, the outermost boundary of a space, region, or celestial area
The outer limits of our solar system contain icy bodies.
Os limites externos do nosso sistema solar contêm corpos gelados.
The phrase 'outer limits' is commonly used in American English in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about space exploration, business strategy, and scientific research. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'limite externo' is the standard equivalent, though 'limite máximo' may be preferred in commercial or financial contexts.
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