finito
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “finito” mean in English?
finite — having defined limits; not infinite
finite — having defined limits; not infinite (recursos finitos, número finito)
Example sentences
El modelo económico actual trata los recursos del planeta como si fueran infinitos, cuando en realidad son finitos y escasos.
The current economic model treats the planet's resources as if they were infinite, when in reality they are finite and scarce.
En matemáticas, un conjunto finito es aquel que tiene un número determinado y contable de elementos.
In mathematics, a finite set is one that has a specific and countable number of elements.
How to use it
Finito/a means 'finite' — having defined limits; not infinite. Used primarily in formal and scientific registers. Common collocations: recursos finitos, número finito, universo finito, conjunto finito. Ser: always ser. Antonym: infinito.
Common mistake
Finito ≠ limitado: limitado can mean constrained or limited in scope; finito specifically means bounded and non-infinite. Also: finito has a colloquial Italian/Spanish flavour meaning 'finished/done for' — context is key.