Cima (en. Top)
/ˈsima/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Highest part of a mountain or structure.
From the top of the mountain, the entire valley can be seen.
Desde la cima del monte se ve todo el valle.
Climax or maximum point of a situation.
The artist reached the peak of his career with that album.
El artista alcanzó la cima de su carrera con aquel álbum.
The highest part of a geometric figure or object.
Place the star on the top of the Christmas tree.
Coloca la estrella en la cima del árbol de Navidad.
Etymology
From Latin 'cīma', which means 'top or highest part'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be at the top
To be in a high position or in success.
estar en la cima
to reach the top
To reach the maximum level in a career or activity.
alcanzar la cima
top of the mountain
Towards the highest point of a mountain.
cima de la montaña
peak of success
The highest point of achievements in professional life.
cima del éxito
Related Words
summit
The highest part or the most important point of something.
cumbre
height
Uplift or elevation in relation to a reference level.
altura
peak
The highest extremity of a mountain.
pico
pinnacle
The climax of something.
culmen
Slang Meanings
Something that is extremely good or admirable.
That movie is top-notch, you can't miss it.
Esa película está en la cima, no te la puedes perder.
A very high degree of excitement or success.
My birthday party was the peak, everything went perfectly.
Mi fiesta de cumpleaños fue la cima, todo salió perfecto.