Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
limitado
Pronunciation
IPA/limiˈtaðo/
Meaning
- adjectivelimited
Example
El acceso está limitado a los empleados.
Access is limited to employees.
More examples
Los recursos disponibles son limitados.
The available resources are limited.
Core concept
A short measuring tape showing only a small range.
Common phrases
recursos limitados
limited resources
uso limitado
limited use
tiempo limitado
limited time
Similar words
restringido: Accessible only under specific rules or conditions.
reducido: Smaller in amount or scale.
escaso: Very small in amount, often insufficient.
estrecho: Narrow in width or scope.
Definition in Spanish
Que tiene una extensión, cantidad o posibilidad reducida respecto a lo habitual o esperado.
Word origin
From Latin limitare via medieval Spanish limitar, the adjective denotes having a reduced quantity, extent, or possibility.
Usage tips
- When used about people, 'limitado' often has a negative sense meaning limited in ability or outlook rather than the neutral sense English 'limited' can have.
Other meanings
- restrictedadjective
Opposites
- ilimitadounlimitedadjective
- extensoextensiveadjective
Related words
- limitarlimitverb
- limitaciónlimitationnoun