cima
“cima” means “summit” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
summit, peak
Also: mountaintop
📝 In Action
Alcanzamos la cima de la montaña después de seis horas de caminata.
B1We reached the summit of the mountain after six hours of hiking.
Desde la cima, la vista del valle era espectacular.
B2From the peak, the view of the valley was spectacular.
El águila volaba sobre la cima de los árboles.
B1The eagle was flying over the top of the trees.
pinnacle, zenith
Also: height
📝 In Action
Ganar el premio fue la cima de su carrera como escritor.
C1Winning the award was the pinnacle of his career as a writer.
En ese momento, la empresa estaba en la cima de su poder.
C1At that moment, the company was at the height of its power.
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Quick Quiz: cima
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¿Cuál de estas oraciones usa 'cima' en su sentido figurado?
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The word comes from a Late Latin word, *cyma*, which originally meant 'sprout' or 'cabbage head.' This idea of the 'head' or 'top part' eventually evolved to mean the highest point of a structure or mountain in Spanish.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'cima' lo mismo que 'sima'?
No. Although they sound the same in many parts of Latin America, they are opposites! 'Cima' (with a 'c') means the top or peak. 'Sima' (with an 's') means a deep pit, chasm, or abyss. Be careful with spelling and context!
¿Cómo se dice 'reaching the top' in Spanish?
You can use 'alcanzar la cima' (to reach the summit/peak) or 'llegar a la cima.' If you are talking about professional success, you might also use 'alcanzar el éxito' (to reach success).