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“mark off” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/delimiˈtaɾ/

Example

El mapa delimitó la zona protegida.

The map marked off the protected area.

Illustration for delimitar (mark off)

How to say “mark off” in Spanish

“Mark off” in Spanish is delimitar.

Flags and markers outlining a protected area.

Full entry for delimitar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with delimitar

Conviene delimitar responsabilidades y objetivos desde el principio.

It is advisable to mark off responsibilities and clarify objectives from the outset.

Tips for using delimitar

  • When specifying who is responsible or what a topic covers, Spanish speakers use delimitar to indicate exact scope rather than limitar, which focuses on limitation.

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