maximum

USAGE NOTE
The plural of "maximum" can be "maxima" or "maximums."
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el máximo
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
You can't bring that suitcase aboard the charter plane; the maximum is 10 kilos.No puedes subir esa maleta al avión chárter; el máximo son 10 kilos.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. máximo
The new electric car can reach a maximum speed of 95 miles per hour.El nuevo coche eléctrico puede alcanzar una velocidad máxima de 95 millas por hora.
b. mayor
I've already taken the maximum number of painkillers allowable, and my back still hurts.Ya he tomado el mayor número de analgésicos permisibles, y la espalda todavía me duele.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. como máximo
We'll be home in three hours maximum.Llegaremos a casa en tres horas como máximo.
b. máximo
We promise the package will arrive in two days maximum.Le prometemos que el paquete llegará máximo en dos días.
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