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finito

finite; limited

adjective fee-NEE-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin finitus, past participle of finire 'to end, limit'.

Usage Note

Finito is the mathematical and philosophical opposite of infinito (infinite). In everyday speech it can also informally mean 'done' or 'finished' — esto está finito — though terminado is more standard for that sense. In set theory and logic, conjunto finito means a finite set.

Examples

"Los recursos del planeta son finitos."

Natural Translation

The planet's resources are finite.

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