🇬🇧🇪🇸 limitation - limitación : English Lesson

Meaning of "limitation" ("limitación"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A limitation is a rule or condition that restricts what can be done or how much of something is allowed. It sets boundaries or constraints that prevent something from going beyond a certain point.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The hamster's limitation was that its cheeks could only hold so many sunflower seeds.

My biggest limitation is that I can only eat so much cake before I explode.

My grandpa says the only limitation on his dancing is his knees, but I think it’s also his rhythm.

The cat's limitation was that it could only nap for 20 hours a day.

The only limitation on my dog’s appetite is how much food actually exists in the house.

A small boy sees a cookie on a high shelf. The height is a limitation. His small arm is a limitation. The short stool is a limitation. The kitchen rule is a limitation. The clock is a limitation. He asks his sister; she lifts him and gives half the cookie. He smiles and they share.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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