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máximo

MAH-ksee-mohˈmaksimo

“máximo” means “maximum” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

maximum, greatest

Also: top, utmost
A clear glass tumbler filled completely to the brim with bright blue liquid, showing the highest possible amount without spilling.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos alcanzar la velocidad máxima para llegar a tiempo.

A2

We need to reach maximum speed to arrive on time.

El director tiene la máxima autoridad en la empresa.

B1

The director has the greatest authority in the company.

El precio máximo por esta entrada es cincuenta euros.

A2

The maximum price for this ticket is fifty euros.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • mínimo (minimum)
  • menor (lesser)

Common Collocations

  • máxima velocidad – maximum speed
  • máxima prioridad – highest priority

maximum, peak

Also: limit
NounmB1
A simplified, high mountain peak against a bright sky, with a single small flag planted exactly at the highest point of the summit.

📝 In Action

El termómetro registró un máximo de 40 grados ayer.

B1

The thermometer registered a maximum of 40 degrees yesterday.

Todos dieron el máximo en el partido final.

B2

Everyone gave their maximum (their all) in the final game.

Llegamos al máximo de nuestra capacidad de almacenamiento.

B1

We reached the maximum of our storage capacity.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • mínimo (minimum)

Common Collocations

  • dar el máximo – to give one's all / maximum effort
  • al máximo – to the max / fully

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "máximo" in Spanish:

greatest→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: máximo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'máximo' as a noun?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
mínimo(minimum (adjective/noun)) — Adjective / Noun
maximizar(to maximize) — Verb
mayor(greater) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
próximosexagésimo
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *maximus*, meaning 'greatest' or 'largest.' This word was the superlative form of *magnus* (great). It has been used in Spanish since the earliest written records.

First recorded: Medieval period (c. 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: massimoFrench: maximum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'máximo' have a feminine form?

Yes! As an adjective, it changes to match the noun it describes. Use 'máximo' for masculine words (el precio máximo) and 'máxima' for feminine words (la máxima velocidad).

¿Qué significa 'dar el máximo'?

This common phrase means 'to give your maximum effort' or 'to give your all.' It implies working as hard as possible.