climax

BrE /ˈklɪmæks/ AmE /ˈklɪmæks/

noun en → es

1 PEAK [singular] B2

the most exciting or important part of a story, film, play, etc.

punto culminante, clímax

Collocations climax of a movie · climax of a story

  • The climax of the film is when the hero defeats the villain.

    El clímax de la película es cuando el héroe derrota al villano.

2 SEX [singular] C1

the moment of greatest sexual excitement, pleasure or orgasm.

orgasmo, clímax sexual

Collocations sexual climax · reach a climax

  • She felt her body approaching the climax.

    Sintió que su cuerpo se acercaba al clímax.

3 STORM [singular] C1

the most violent part of a storm or hurricane.

tormenta, huracán

Collocations climax of the storm · hurricane climax

  • The hurricane's climax brought heavy rain and strong winds.

    El clímax del huracán trajo lluvia intensa y vientos fuertes.