apex

BrE /ˈeɪpɛks/ AmE /ˈeɪpɛks/

noun en → es

1 PEAK/HEIGHT [singular] B2

the highest point or top of something, such as a mountain or a structure

cumbre, punto más alto, ápice

  • at the apex of sth

Collocations apex of a mountain · apex of a career

  • The climbers reached the apex of the mountain.

    Los escaladores alcanzaron la cumbre de la montaña.

2 POINT/POSITION [singular] C1

a position or point that is at the top of a list, ranking, etc.

punto más alto, cima (en una lista)

  • at the apex of sth

Collocations apex of a company's success · apex of achievement

  • She reached the apex of her career when she became CEO.

    Ella alcanzó la cima de su carrera cuando se convirtió en directora ejecutiva.

3 GEOMETRY [singular] C1

the point where two or more lines meet to form an angle, especially at the top of a triangle

vértice, punto angular

  • at the apex of sth

Collocations apex of a triangle · apex angle

  • The apex of the triangle is at point A.

    El vértice del triángulo está en el punto A.

4 ARCHITECTURE [singular] C1

the highest part or top of a building, often decorated with a sculpture or other ornamentation

ápice arquitectónico, punto más alto de una estructura

  • at the apex of sth

Collocations apex of a cathedral · apex decoration

  • The apex of the cathedral is adorned with a statue.

    El ápice de la catedral está adornado con una estatua.