No. 627 in Portuguese
limite
"Limite" in Portuguese means "limit" or "boundary" in English.
In a sentence
O limite de velocidade nesta estrada é 80 km/h.
The speed limit on this road is 80 km/h.
In this sentence, "limite" refers to a set boundary or maximum value allowed by regulation, specifically the speed limit.
Eu estava no meu limite de paciência com a situação.
I was at my limit of patience with the situation.
Here, "limite" is used metaphorically to describe the maximum capacity of patience or tolerance someone can handle emotionally.
A cidade está situada no limite entre os dois estados.
The city is situated on the border between the two states.
Here, "limite" denotes a geographical or physical boundary distinguishing the regions of two states.
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