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auge

peak

noun AH-oo-heh Rare

Origin: Arabic awj (highest point)

Also means

boom

Usage Note

Auge entered Spanish via Arabic awj, meaning the highest point of a celestial body's orbit — hence both 'peak' (of fame, power) and 'boom' (of an economy or trend). The phrase en (pleno) auge means 'at its peak' or 'booming'. It is always masculine despite ending in -e.

Examples

"La industria tecnológica está en pleno auge."

Natural Translation

The tech industry is in full boom.

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