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    Cúspide (en. Peak)

    /ˈkus.pi.ðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The top part of something, like a mountain or a pyramid.
    We reached the peak of the mountain at dawn.
    Alcanzamos la cúspide de la montaña al amanecer.
    The culminating moment of a situation or event.
    The peak of his career was last year.
    La cúspide de su carrera fue el año pasado.
    Point of greatest development or intensity.
    This is the peak of the artwork.
    Este es el cúspide de la obra de arte.
    Summit or uppermost extreme.
    The tree reached its peak at a great height.
    El árbol alcanzó su cúspide a una gran altura.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cŭspĭda', which means 'tip' or 'summit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be at the peak
    To be at the highest or best point of something.
    estar en la cúspide
    Reaches the peak
    To achieve maximum development or success.
    alcanza la cúspide
    At the peak of his career
    At the most successful moment of his professional trajectory.
    en la cúspide de su carrera

    Related Words

    Summit
    The highest part of something.
    cima
    Peak
    Sharp end or upper part of an object or mountain.
    pico
    Height
    Distance from the base to the highest point.
    altura

    Slang Meanings

    At the peak of fun.
    The party last night was at the peak of fun.
    La fiesta de anoche estuvo en la cúspide de la diversión.
    Peak of excitement.
    The concert reached the peak of excitement when they started playing their hits.
    El concierto alcanzó el pico de emoción cuando empezaron a tocar sus éxitos.