This is the 11119th most frequent Portuguese word.
limitava
"Limitava" means "used to limit" or "was limiting" in English.
Shows an action where 'limitava' means to restrict or set a boundary regarding the duration of an activity.
Ele limitava o tempo que passava no computador.
He limited the time he spent on the computer.
Indicates a physical limitation imposed by an object, using 'limitava' to denote a preventative action.
A cerca limitava o acesso ao jardim.
The fence restricted access to the garden.
Conveys self-imposed restriction, where 'limitava' describes a voluntary constraint applied to oneself.