This is the 937th most frequent Italian word.
limite
"Limite" in Italian means "limit" or "boundary" in English.
Here, 'limite' refers to a predefined restriction or boundary, specifically regarding the maximum allowed speed on a road.
Il limite di velocità su questa strada è di 50 km/h.
The speed limit on this road is 50 km/h.
In this usage, 'limite' indicates a physical boundary or demarcation, showing where the city ends.
Abbiamo raggiunto il limite della città.
We have reached the boundary of the city.
In this context, 'limite' is used metaphorically to describe a person's threshold for tolerance or endurance.