Kilo Lingo

/limiˈtaɾ/

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Translation

to limit

Word origin

From Latin limitare ('to bound, set a limit'), from limes ('boundary, frontier').

Origin
Latin
Root
limitare
English cognates
limit, limitation

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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We must limit the use of water during the summer.

consumo .

The doctor asked him to limit his salt intake.

España Portugal .

Spain borders Portugal to the west.

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I do not want to limit your freedom to choose.

presupuesto .

The budget limits what we can buy.

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This word is part of lesson 67.