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máximo

maximum

adjective MAHK-see-moh Common

Origin: From Latin maximus, superlative of magnus (great).

Also means

greatest, highest

Usage Note

Máximo functions as both an adjective (velocidad máxima, maximum speed) and a noun (el máximo de puntos). It has a feminine form máxima and a plural máximos/máximas. As a noun, la máxima also means a maxim or guiding principle. Its antonym is mínimo.

Examples

"La velocidad máxima aquí es de 50 km/h."

Natural Translation

The maximum speed here is 50 km/h.

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