Máximo (en. Maximum)
/ˈmaksimo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is greater in degree or quantity than all others.
The maximum number of allowed participants is ten.
El máximo número de participantes permitidos es diez.
That is considered the limit of something.
The maximum speed allowed on that road is 100 km/h.
El máximo permitido de velocidad en esa carretera es de 100 km/h.
That has supremacy in its category.
That athlete has achieved the maximum score in the competition.
Ese atleta ha conseguido el máximo puntaje en la competición.
Etymology
From Latin 'maximus', superlative of 'magnus' which means large.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to the maximum
to the limit or highest capacity.
hasta el máximo
of maximum interest
of the greatest importance or relevance.
de máximo interés
in its maximum splendor
in the best or most developed state.
en su máximo esplendor
Related Words
maximum (feminine)
Principle or rule that is considered fundamental.
máxima
to maximize
To increase something to the maximum, to make it as large as possible.
maximizar
maximum expression
The point of greatest development or manifestation of something.
máxima expresión
Slang Meanings
Something that is extraordinarily good or impressive.
That party was maximum, I don't want it to end.
Esa fiesta fue máxima, no quiero que se acabe.
Expression that indicates something has reached its best version.
That new album is maximum, everyone is talking about it.
Ese nuevo álbum es máximo, todos están hablando de él.