Significado
cúspide, punto máximo, cima, altura
La palabra "peak" se refiere a la parte más alta o prominente de una estructura o fenómeno, como una montaña o un gráfico. En un contexto más abstracto, puede denotar el punto culminante de un proceso o actividad, donde se alcanza el máximo nivel de intensidad, éxito o desarrollo. Además, "peak" puede utilizarse para describir momentos de mayor actividad o demanda, como en términos de tráfico o consumo. Su uso abarca tanto lo físico como lo figurado, permitiendo una rica variedad de aplicaciones en el lenguaje.
💡 While "peak" is commonly associated with physical heights, it is also frequently used metaphorically to describe optimal conditions or outcomes in various fields, such as economics or psychology; care should be taken to avoid conflating it with "pique," which relates to arousal of interest or curiosity.
Frases de Ejemplo
Palabra en Contexto
She
set
off
before
dawn
,
choosing
a
familiar
trail
that
gradually
ascended
through
a
small
grove
of
trees
.
As
she
climbed
,
the
city
below
remained
dim
and
she
used
the
quiet
time
to
organize
her
thoughts
and
calm
her
pace
.
At
the
trail's
peak
a
low
bench
offered
a
clear
panorama
of
the
skyline
,
and
she
sat
to
watch
the
first
bands
of
light
spread
across
the
river
.
The
sudden
surge
of
color
felt
like
the
culmination
of
her
small
ritual
and
reminded
her
that
effort
often
precedes
a
brief
but
potent
reward
.
After
a
few
minutes
she
stood
up
,
adjusted
her
scarf
,
and
began
the
steady
descent
,
her
mood
uplifted
and
ready
to
face
the
day's
tasks
.
Usos Comunes
peak performance
peak demand
peak period
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Palabras Relacionadas
No olvides nunca "peak"
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