This is the 12380th most frequent Spanish word.
límite
Boundary or limit.
The word 'límite' is used to refer to a set restriction or upper boundary regarding speed.
El límite de velocidad en esta carretera es de 80 km/h.
The speed limit on this road is 80 km/h.
Here, 'límite' metaphorically signifies the threshold or maximum extent of patience.
Hemos llegado al límite de nuestra paciencia.
We have reached the limit of our patience.
In this instance, 'límite' denotes a physical border or dividing line between two territories.