No. 1,805 in Portuguese
limita
"Limita" means "limits" or "restricts" in English.
In a sentence
A cerca limita o território da propriedade.
The fence limits the property's territory.
Here, 'limita' describes a physical boundary set by the fence.
Ele limita sua dieta para manter a saúde.
He limits his diet to maintain health.
In this case, 'limita' represents a person's conscious restriction of their dietary habits.
A lei limita a capacidade de ação das empresas.
The law limits the capacity for companies to act.
Here, 'limita' refers to a regulatory constraint imposed by law on corporate activities.
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