Cumbres (en. Summits)

/ˈkum.bɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: The highest points of a mountain.

Example Sentence: The summits of the Andes are impressive.

Las cumbres de los Andes son impresionantes.

Definition: The highest parts of something.

Example Sentence: The crests of the waves looked sinister that night.

Las cumbres de las olas se vieron siniestras esa noche.

Definition: Important meetings where relevant topics are discussed.

Example Sentence: I will attend the international summits on climate change.

Asistiré a las cumbres internacionales sobre el cambio climático.

Etymology / Origin: From Latin 'cumbra', which means 'top' or 'peak'.

Common Phrase: Mountain summits

Meaning: It refers to the highest part of a mountain.

Cumbres de la montaña

Common Phrase: Summit of power

Meaning: The highest or most influential level in an organization.

Cumbre del poder

Common Phrase: International summits

Meaning: Meetings of leaders from different countries to discuss global issues.

Cumbres internacionales

Related Word: peak

Description: The highest part of a mountain.

cima

Related Word: height

Description: Distance from ground level to the top of an object.

altura

Related Word: mountain

Description: Natural elevation of the Earth's surface.

montaña

Slang Meaning: Moment of great achievement or success.

Example: Being at the peak of one's career.

Estar en la cumbre de la carrera.

Slang Meaning: Situation of maximum stress or pressure.

Example: Being at the pinnacle of responsibilities.

Estar en la cumbre de las responsabilidades.