Limitar
Example: Debemos limitar el uso del agua durante la sequía.
Definition
"Limitar" means to restrict or set boundaries on something, such as controlling the extent or amount of its use. For example, in the phrase 'Debemos limitar el uso del agua durante la sequía,' it refers to reducing water usage during a drought.
Etymology
The verb "limitar" comes from the Latin word 'limitare,' which means 'to set bounds or limits.' It is related to 'limes,' meaning boundary or border. Did you know that this root also gave rise to the English word 'limit,' highlighting the shared linguistic history?
Learn to use this word actively
"Limitar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
