Noun phrase (sustantivo y adjetivo)
/ˈlimite supeˈɾioɾ/
"Límite superior" is a commonly used term in Spanish, especially in the field of polytechnical studies. It is used both in oral and written contexts. It refers to the upper limit or maximum value of something.
Spanish: El límite superior de esta función es infinito. English: The upper limit of this function is infinity.
Spanish: El límite superior de la temperatura permitida es de 100 grados centígrados. English: The upper limit of the permitted temperature is 100 degrees Celsius.
Spanish: El presupuesto tiene un límite superior que no podemos superar. English: The budget has an upper limit that we cannot exceed.
"Límite superior" is not commonly part of idiomatic expressions in Spanish.
The word "límite" comes from the Latin "limes", which means "border or limit". "Superior" comes from the Latin "superior", which means "higher or upper". When combined, "límite superior" maintains the same meaning in Spanish.