The English Word of the Day: Limit

Question

limit

(noun) el límite

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Thank youuuuuuu, Mariana, for helping us out as often as you can!

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Estamos buscando un corrector oficial de las frases en español para este hilo, así que si estás interesado, por favor envia un MP a rac1 o a mí

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Mi frase/my sentence:

'Our' universe is expanding all the time, so we cannot ever really know whether it has limits.

"Nuestro" universo se está expandiendo todo el tiempo, por lo que realmente no podemos saber si tiene límites.

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¿Has visto todas las contribuciones en 'The Word of the Day' de ayer? Todos los jugadores merecen tu atención (y votos).

Did you see all the entries of yesterday's Word of the Day? All players deserve your attention (and votes).

Hi Mc and Mariana!! Thank you, girls!! :)) - iana01, Mar 4, 2013

Thanks for the fun thread. I enjoy it whenever possible. You're stars. - katydew, Mar 4, 2013

Thank you, ladies ;-) - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Thanks Mc & Mariana :). - shish75, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 1

Tangas debe tener un límite de peso. Solo estoy diciendo.

I conjured up the picture, rac. It is hilarious ;-))) - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Oh, brilliant picture, mlc! Rolf. - annierats, Mar 4, 2013

My first laugh today. Anyboday remember the day that thongs were flip-flops? - katydew, Mar 4, 2013

L O L I can only imagine! - pmikan-pam, Mar 4, 2013

Reminds me of some very scary images at the beach! :)) - Noetol, Mar 4, 2013

It already was rac1's picture, annierats. It just wouldn't show ;-( - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

I'm sorry, I didn't realize it wasn't showing. Thanks, MC! - rac1, Mar 4, 2013

jajaja, that's just wrong....so wrong....jajaja - Aranjuez12, Mar 4, 2013

Oh my, just the thought has fried my brain. - gohern, Mar 4, 2013

Lol I guess it is disturbing when you think about it. - rac1, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 2

There is no age limit to enter this site.

No hay ningún límite de edad para entrar este sitio.

But I wish there was an integrity limit. I guess there is. I love this site. - katydew, Mar 4, 2013

It's a good thing ,too! Hola Iana! :)) - Noetol, Mar 4, 2013

Alas ;-( - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Actually there is an age limit...it's 12. - rac1, Mar 4, 2013

Then I have to go, I'm mentally .....well 11.....farewell everybody! - Aranjuez12, Mar 4, 2013

You are mature for your age, Aran......Lol - rac1, Mar 4, 2013

Well that is a relief , someone told me that when you reach 80 you are pulped . - ray76, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 3

¡Ay! ¡Se me olvidó la fecha límite para mi ensayo!

Oh no! I forgot about the deadline for my essay!

Don't worry - just tell hem the dog ate it! :)) - Noetol, Mar 4, 2013

Oops .... and still you're active in SD? ;-))) How recognizable! - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Hurry, I know you can do it. - pmikan-pam, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 4

La paciencia de sus padres había alcanzado su límite cuando el niño hizo su último berrinche.

The patience of his parents had reached its limit when the child had his last tantrum.

Daddy almost has no more hairs to pull out ;-)) - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

sooooo true! I don't have any left (well almost) - Aranjuez12, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 5

Su generosidad no sabe ningün limites.

His generosity knows no limits.

Where can I find him, jeje - rac1, Mar 4, 2013

rac1 !!!!! First you have to ask what it is that he's generous with! - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 6

We should never settle and put a limit on ourself, but go beyond to what may seem impossible. Nunca debemos resolver y poner un límite en nosotros mismos, sino ir más allá de lo que puede parecer imposible.

Hear! hear! (or rather: read! read!) ;-) - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Si, si, mc :-) - pmikan-pam, Mar 4, 2013

impressive Pam - Aranjuez12, Mar 4, 2013

Gracias Aran - pmikan-pam, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 7

Ahí fuera, en el medio de la nada, está una señal de límite de velocidad.

Out there, in the middle of nowhere, is a speed limit sign.

We should have some respect for all other animals and plants out there too ;-) - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Good point! - bandit51jd, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 8

Es muy triste pero mi cuenta bancaria está siempre a su límite de crédito.

It's sad but my bank-account is always at it's limit.

Actually, it's worse than at the limit, but we don't need to tell the whole truth here. - annierats, Mar 4, 2013

How much do you need amiga :) - ian-hill, Mar 4, 2013

Au!!! - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

I always have a week left at the end of my salary. - Aranjuez12, Mar 4, 2013

Only a week? - annierats, Mar 6, 2013

Answer 9

"One recipe for a longer life; Never exceed the speed limit"

Una receta para una vida más larga; Nunca exceda el límite de la velocidad.

Good one, Shishy ;-) - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

It's scientifically proven that people have longer lives if they've had more birthdays. ;o) jejeje - katydew, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 10

tendría que haber un límite a la paciencia y tolerancia de la gente. Hay demasiado dictadores en el mundo.

There should be a limit to the patience and tolerance of people. There are too many dictators in the world.

Hahahahahahahaha...I bet the citizens are happy when they're gone. Good one, Aran! - rac1, Mar 4, 2013

Good point Aran - pmikan-pam, Mar 4, 2013

Creepy guys! - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 11

Sometimes I forget the limits of what my body can do because my mind tells me I'm still twenty.

Algunas veces olvido los límites de que mi cuerpo puede hacer, porque mi mente me dice que todavía tengo veinte años.

Hola Katy. - iana01, Mar 4, 2013

You're mind is right: you will always be 20 (++...) - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

That's a good thing, Katy. :) - rac1, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 12

Yo vívo la vida al límite!!>>> I live life to the limit!!

Good for you! - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Bad for the bank account.. - annierats, Mar 4, 2013

oh Annie.....the bank has no limit (for itself) - Aranjuez12, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 13

She tried my patience to its limits.

Puso a prueba mi paciencia hasta el límite.

His arrogance knew no limits.

Su arrogancia no conocía límites.

Ian & hill with their 2 daily sentences ;-)))) You have to share the one vote I can give you ;-) - mcl020, Mar 4, 2013

Answer 14

Hay límite de tiempo, así que hay que hacer el mejor esfuerzo.

There's a time limit, so you have to put forth your best effort.

Good sentence! - mcl020, Mar 5, 2013