delimitar means to define / to demarcate — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: October 20, 2025
delimitar
verb • /[deh-lee-mee-TAR]/
to define / to demarcate
Example:
Es fundamental delimitar el alcance del estudio.
It’s essential to define the scope of the study.
🧠 What does delimitar mean?
Delimitar means to establish the limits or boundaries of something. It can refer to physical boundaries, like marking the edge of a property, or abstract ones, like defining the scope of a project. Think of it as drawing a line around something, whether literally or figuratively, to make it clear where it begins and ends.
📚 Extra examples
- Necesitamos delimitar las responsabilidades de cada miembro del equipo.
We need to define the responsibilities of each team member. - La valla delimita la propiedad privada.
The fence demarcates the private property. - El estudio delimitará los factores que contribuyen al cambio climático.
The study will define the factors that contribute to climate change. - Es importante delimitar el tema de la investigación para que no sea demasiado amplio.
It's important to delimit the research topic so it's not too broad. - Las líneas punteadas en el mapa delimitan las zonas de conflicto.
The dotted lines on the map demarcate the conflict zones.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'delimitar' comes from the Latin word 'delimitare', which combines 'de-' (meaning 'from' or 'down') and 'limitare' (meaning 'to limit'). So, literally, it means to 'set down the limits'.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "delimitar"
Synonyms: definir, marcar, establecer, fijar, determinar
Opposites: extender, ampliar, difuminar
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