delimitar

to delimit

verb deh-lee-mee-TAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin de- + limes / limitare ('to set a boundary').

Also means

to define the boundaries of

Usage Note

Delimitar means to draw or set precise boundaries — geographic, legal, or conceptual. It is a transitive verb: delimitar una zona, delimitar responsabilidades. More formal than marcar los límites, it is the standard term in legal, administrative, and academic writing. Do not confuse with eliminar (to eliminate) despite the similar ending.

Examples

"Hay que delimitar bien las responsabilidades."

Natural Translation

Responsibilities need to be clearly delimited.

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