Which to use
“limitar” is a verb and “limited” is an adjective - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #8,138
- “limitar” frequency rank
- #21,736
- “limited” frequency rank
- 29874
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | limitar | limited |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Poner límites a alguna cosa; señalarlos; reducir su extensión. | Con ciertos (frecuentemente especificados) límites puestos sobre este. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set limitar and limited apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: limitar is [limiˈt̪aɾ] while limited is /ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs adjective), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 29874, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
limitar is recorded at frequency rank #8,138, classified as averb, pronounced [limiˈt̪aɾ]. limited is at rank #21,736, tagged as anadj, pronounced /ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 29874, this pair ranks #214,838 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of limitar vs limited
Shared letters: ilmt. Private to "limitar": ar. Private to "limited": de.
"limitar" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC · "limited" · 7 letters · shape CVCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "limitar" and "limited" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "limitar" or "limited"?
Remembering limitar vs limited
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “limitar”; for an adjective, it's “limited”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “limitar” entry
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