Cumbrales (en. Thresholds)

/kum.bɾa.les/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Extremes or limits of a space or an idea.
The thresholds of the mountain are difficult to reach.
Los cumbrales de la montaña son difíciles de alcanzar.
Critical points of change in a process.
This situation is on the thresholds of a significant change.
Esta situación está en los cumbrales de un cambio significativo.
In certain contexts, it refers to levels of tolerance in a system.
The data acceptance thresholds are very strict.
Los cumbrales de aceptación de datos son muy estrictos.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'cumulare', which means to pile up or elevate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crossing the threshold
to cross the threshold, to initiate an important change.
crossing the threshold
threshold of pain
the limit of pain tolerance.
threshold of pain

Related Words

threshold
The physical or symbolic limit of a space.
umbral
critical point
Moment or place where a significant change occurs.
punto crítico

Slang Meanings

Reaching a limit in difficult situations.
I was on the thresholds of losing patience.
Estuve en los cumbrales de perder la paciencia.
A situation that requires an imminent decision.
We are on the thresholds of choosing a new path.
Estamos en los cumbrales de elegir un nuevo camino.