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    Máxima (en. Maximum)

    /ˈmaksima/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Proposition or statement that is considered a principle of conduct.
    The maxim of honesty is fundamental in any relationship.
    La máxima de la honestidad es fundamental en cualquier relación.
    Brief sentence that expresses a rule or moral principle.
    The maxim 'do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you' is well known.
    La máxima 'no hagas a otros lo que no quieres que te hagan' es muy conocida.
    The highest form of a quality or state.
    The maximum expression of his talent was seen in the masterpiece.
    La máxima expresión de su talento se vio en la obra maestra.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'maxima', which means 'the largest' or 'the highest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    life maxim
    Principle that is followed in life.
    máxima de vida
    to follow a maxim
    To adhere to a principle or rule of conduct.
    seguir una máxima
    important maxim
    Relevant principle in a specific situation.
    máxima importante

    Related Words

    axiom
    Proposition considered evident without needing to be proven.
    axioma
    rule
    Norm that must be followed or respected.
    regla
    principle
    Base or foundation of something.
    principio

    Slang Meanings

    An expression or principle commonly accepted in a group.
    The maxim here is that the customer is always right.
    La máxima aquí es que el cliente siempre tiene la razón.
    A popular saying that guides behavior in the community.
    In this community, the maxim is: 'He who does not take risks does not win'.
    En esta comunidad se usa la máxima: 'El que no arriesga no gana'.