culmen

USAGE NOTE
The adjective "culmen" is invariable, which means its form does not change according to the gender or number of the noun it describes.
el culmen, culmen
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. peak
Para muchos, "Kind of Blue" es el culmen de la carrera musical de Davis.To many, "Kind of Blue" is the peak of Davis's musical career.
b. height
En aquel momento, la serie estaba en el culmen de su popularidad.At that time, the show was at the height of its popularity.
c. climax
El concierto de la banda llegó a su culmen en la última canción.The band's show reached its climax in the last song.
d. high point
Para Carlos, aquella cita iba a ser el culmen de su vida sentimental hasta entonces.For Carlos, that date was going to be the high point of his love life so far.
a. height
Hacer una fiesta para tratar de infectarse con coronavirus es el culmen de la estupidez.Throwing a party to try to get the coronavirus is the height of stupidity.
b. epitome
El lujoso vestíbulo del hotel es el culmen de la elegancia y el estilo.The luxurious hotel lobby is the epitome of elegance and style.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. high
El momento culmen de la velada vino con el discurso de la presidenta.The hign point of the evening came with the President's speech.
b. finest
Para mí, "Hamlet" es la obra culmen de Shakespeare.To me, "Hamlet" is Shakespeare's finest play.
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