Spanish Phrase
Está dentro del límite libre de impuestos.
Meaning
The sentence states that something (usually an amount of money, a purchase, or an income) does not exceed the tax‑free threshold established by law. It emphasizes compliance with fiscal regulations.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing personal finances, business transactions, or any situation where you need to confirm that a value stays under the legally allowed tax‑exempt amount.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estádentrodellímitelibredeimpuestos
Estar (está)
Use 'estar' for temporary states or locations. Here it indicates the current status of something being within a limit.
dentro de
A fixed prepositional phrase meaning 'inside' or 'within'. It is followed by a noun phrase.
del = de + el
Contraction of the preposition 'de' and the definite article 'el'.
límite
Noun meaning 'limit' or 'threshold'.
libre (adjective)
Means 'free' or 'exempt'. When placed after a noun it qualifies it: 'límite libre' = 'tax‑free limit'.
de impuestos
Prepositional phrase indicating the type of limit – here, related to taxes.
🗨In Conversation
¿Mi salario anual está dentro del límite libre de impuestos?
Is my annual salary within the tax‑free limit?
Sí, está dentro del límite libre de impuestos, así que no tendrás que pagar retención adicional.
Yes, it is within the tax‑free limit, so you won’t have to pay any extra withholding.
✕Common Mistakes
Es dentro del límite libre de impuestos.
Use 'estar' (está) for a condition that can change, not 'ser'.
Está dentro del límite libre a impuestos.
The correct preposition is 'de', not 'a'.
Está dentro del límite libre impuestos.
You need the preposition 'de' before 'impuestos' to link the noun.
↔Alternatives
Se encuentra dentro del umbral exento de impuestos.
It falls within the tax‑exempt threshold.
No supera el límite libre de impuestos.
It does not exceed the tax‑free limit.
Está por debajo del tope libre de impuestos.
It is below the tax‑free cap.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the "límite libre de impuestos" varies by year and by type of income (salary, capital gains, etc.). When speaking with native speakers, it’s common to specify the year or the tax regime, e.g., "el límite libre de impuestos de 2024". Also, avoid mixing 'ser' with this phrase; 'estar' is required because the limit is a temporary, situational condition.