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    Colmo (en. Height)

    /ˈkol.mo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The limit or maximum sum of something.
    The limit of his patience was reached when he arrived late to dinner.
    El colmo de su paciencia fue cuando llegó tarde a la cena.
    Situation or circumstance that becomes unsustainable.
    This is the height of injustice.
    Este es el colmo de la injusticia.
    Summit or zenith of a phenomenon or circumstance.
    The peak of heat was reached in July.
    El colmo del calor se alcanzó en julio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'culmen', meaning 'summit' or 'height'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the colmo
    Expression used to refer to an unacceptable limit or maximum indignation.
    el colmo
    to give the colmo
    To reach a limit of something that is already excessive.
    dar el colmo

    Related Words

    summit
    The highest part of a mountain.
    cima
    culmination
    The act of reaching a higher or extreme point.
    culminación

    Slang Meanings

    Height of heights
    When he did that to me, I thought it was the height of heights.
    Cuando me hizo eso, pensé que era el colmo de los colmos.
    Height of despair
    The height of despair is losing hope.
    El colmo de la desesperación es perder la esperanza.