What is the Spanish word for "limbo"?

Learn how to say "limbo" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

limbo

Spanish

limbo

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Alternative translations of "limbo"

olvido
incertidumbre
indefinición

Examples of how to use "limbo" in Spanish

English
My application is in a state of limbo.
Spanish
Mi solicitud está en un estado de incertidumbre.
English
After the meeting, the decision remained in limbo.
Spanish
Después de la reunión, la decisión quedó en el aire.
English
The package sat in limbo at customs.
Spanish
El paquete estuvo en espera en la aduana.
English
Her application was stuck in limbo for months.
Spanish
Su solicitud estuvo en espera durante meses.
English
They left the project plans in limbo overnight.
Spanish
Dejaron los planes del proyecto en el aire durante la noche.

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