cumbre
“cumbre” means “summit” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
summit, peak
Also: top
📝 In Action
Los escaladores finalmente alcanzaron la cumbre después de tres días.
B1The climbers finally reached the summit after three days.
Desde la cumbre se puede ver todo el valle.
A2From the peak, you can see the whole valley.
La cumbre de la montaña está cubierta de nieve perpetua.
B2The mountain's summit is covered in permanent snow.
summit, conference
📝 In Action
Los presidentes se reunirán en una cumbre climática el próximo mes.
B2The presidents will meet at a climate summit next month.
La cumbre de paz no logró un acuerdo definitivo.
C1The peace summit did not achieve a definitive agreement.
Asistirá a la cumbre de tecnología en Madrid.
B1He will attend the technology summit in Madrid.
pinnacle, height
Also: zenith
📝 In Action
Esta sinfonía es la cumbre de su genio musical.
C1This symphony is the pinnacle of his musical genius.
Llegó a la cumbre de su carrera a los cuarenta años.
B2She reached the height of her career at age forty.
El Renacimiento fue una de las cumbres de la cultura europea.
C2The Renaissance was one of the pinnacles of European culture.
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Quick Quiz: cumbre
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Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'cumbre' in a political news headline?
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From the Latin word 'culmen', which means 'top' or 'highest point'. It is related to the idea of a column or something standing tall.
First recorded: 13th century
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