starting limit

[/ˈstɑːrtɪŋ ˈlɪmɪt/]
nounpl: starting limits
limite inicial
1. The maximum amount of money or resources allowed at the beginning of a financial transaction, game, or project
The starting limit for new credit card holders is $500.
O limite inicial para novos detentores de cartão de crédito é de $500.
2. The initial boundary or constraint set before an activity or process begins
The poker game had a starting limit of $10 per hand.
O jogo de pôquer tinha um limite inicial de $10 por rodada.
3. In sports betting or gambling, the opening wager restriction
The casino established a starting limit of $100 for blackjack tables.
O cassino estabeleceu um limite inicial de $100 para as mesas de blackjack.
This term is widely used in American financial and gambling contexts, particularly when establishing credit accounts or participating in casino games. In Brazil, 'limite inicial' is commonly used in banking to describe the initial credit allowance for new customers. The concept reflects institutional risk management practices across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial limitopening limitbeginning thresholdentry limit
Antonyms / Antônimos
maximum limitno limitunlimited

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite inicial
Standard term used in banking and gambling contexts
São Paulo
limite de partida
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in financial institutions
Portugal
limite inicial
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in banking sector
USA English
starting limit
Commonly used in finance, gambling, and competitive gaming contexts

Related Words

credit limitbetting limitspending limitminimum limitthreshold

Related Idioms & Phrases

start from scratch
set a limit
draw the line
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