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exceder

to exceed

verb eks-seh-DEHR Rare

Origin: From Latin excedere, from ex- (out) + cedere (to go).

Also means

to go beyond

Usage Note

Garganta refers to the throat (body part) and also to a narrow mountain gorge or ravine (geographical feature). The related gargantilla is a necklace or choker that sits at the throat. Gargantúa, the giant from Rabelais, is often linked to this root, alluding to his enormous appetite.

Examples

"El gasto no debe exceder el presupuesto previsto."

Natural Translation

Expenditure must not exceed the planned budget.

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