Spanish word

finito

Pronunciation

IPA/fiˈnito/

Meaning

  • adjectivefinite

Example

Este proyecto es finito.

This project is finite.

Illustration for finito (finite)

More examples

Los recursos finitos se agotan si no se cuidan.

Finite resources run out if they are not cared for.

Core concept

An hourglass with a fixed amount of sand.

Common phrases

  • recursos finitos

    finite resources

  • tiempo finito

    finite time

  • energía finita

    finite energy

Similar words

limitado: Amount or range that is limited in availability or scope.
escaso: Supplies or time that are scarce and not enough for needs.
temporal: Limited in duration; lasts only for a set or short period.
acotado: Space or scope that is clearly bounded and delimited.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo está limitado en cantidad, duración o posibilidad, en contraste con infinito.

Word origin

Derived from Latin finis 'end' via Late Latin finitus, the past participle of finire 'to end', giving the sense 'having a limit'.

Usage tips

  • Finito is common in technical contexts (for example in math or physics) to mean 'finite', whereas everyday speech often prefers limitado for 'limited' or terminado/acabado for 'finished'.

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