Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
exceder
Pronunciation
IPA/eksθeˈðeɾ/
Meaning
- verbexceed
Example
El precio excede mi presupuesto.
The price exceeds my budget.
More examples
Su rendimiento excede nuestras expectativas.
His performance exceeds our expectations.
Core concept
A gauge needle passing a marked limit.
Common phrases
exceder el límite
exceed the limit
exceder el presupuesto
exceed the budget
exceder las expectativas
exceed expectations
Similar words
pasar: Passes a set number or threshold in quantity or count.
superar: Surpasses a former limit, record, or level of achievement.
sobrepasar: Moves beyond a marked line or border into the outside area.
rebasar: Goes past a defined value or speed, commonly about speed or measurements.
Definition in Spanish
Ser mayor que algo en cantidad, grado o valor, de modo que se sobrepase un punto establecido.
Word origin
From Latin excedere 'go out, go beyond' (ex- 'out' + cedere 'go'), which gives Spanish the sense of passing a set limit.
Usage tips
- Use exceder with a direct object for amounts or limits (exceder el presupuesto, exceder los límites); use reflexive excederse to mean going too far in behaviour.