exceder

Senses

1. 1.

   to exceed

   to go beyond a limit, amount, or degree

2. 2.

   to surpass

   to be greater or better than something or someone

3. 3.

   to overdo

   to go too far, to exaggerate in actions or behavior

Examples

• "O custo do projeto excedeu o orçamento previsto."

  The project cost exceeded the planned budget.

• "Você não pode exceder o limite de velocidade nesta via."

  You cannot exceed the speed limit on this road.

• "Ele se excedeu nas críticas ao colega durante a reunião."

  He overdid it with the criticism of his colleague during the meeting.

Usage

Common in formal and business contexts. Often used with "limite" (limit), "expectativas" (expectations), or reflexively as "exceder-se" meaning to go too far or overstep. The reflexive form typically implies negative excess or impropriety.