Cimas (en. Peaks)

/ˈsi.mas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Maximum height of a mountain or elevation.
The cimas of the Andes are impressive.
Las cimas de los Andes son impresionantes.
The culminating point of something.
The peak of his career was when he won the Nobel Prize.
La cima de su carrera fue cuando ganó el premio Nobel.
Highest level in quality or excellence.
The work of this author is considered the cimas of contemporary literature.
La obra de este autor se considera las cimas de la literatura contemporánea.

Etymology

The term comes from the Latin 'cīma', which means 'cima' or 'top part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be at the top
To be at the highest point of something, in the most privileged position.
estar en la cima
to reach the top
To reach the maximum level of success or satisfaction in an activity.
llegar a la cima
the cimas of power
The highest or most influential positions in an organization or situation.
las cimas del poder

Related Words

summit
Highest part of a mountain.
cumbre
height
Distance from the base of an object to its highest point.
altura
to top
To elevate something to a high position.
cimar

Slang Meanings

To be at the top; to be the best.
That team is at the top of the league this year.
Ese equipo está en la cima de la liga este año.
To have outstanding success.
His business has reached the top, there's no one who can surpass it.
Su negocio ha llegado a la cima, no hay quien lo supere.