crest

the feathers on the top of a bird's head or back, often brightly coloured and used for display

cresta (de ave)

Collocations a bright red crest

• The cockerel has a bright red crest.

  El gallo tiene una cresta roja brillante.

the highest part of a mountain or hill, often with a flat top

cumbre, pico

Collocations a snow-covered crest

• The climbers reached the crest of the mountain.

  Los escaladores alcanzaron la cumbre de la montaña.

a flag or emblem that is carried at the front of a procession, parade, etc.

estandarte, enseña

Collocations the crest of a regiment

• The soldiers carried the regiment's crest.

  Los soldados llevaban el estandarte del regimiento.

a design or symbol used as a family emblem, often on shields and coats of arms

emblema familiar, escudo de armas

Collocations a coat of arms with the family crest

• The castle has a large stone carving of the family crest.

  El castillo tiene una gran escultura de piedra del emblema familiar.

to rise or become higher, especially in waves or hills

elevarse, subir

Collocations waves taking a crest

• The waves took a crest and crashed onto the shore.

  Las olas se elevaron y chocaron contra la costa.

to reach or achieve something, especially a goal or standard

alcanzar, lograr

• take a position/standard

Collocations to take the lead in a race

• The team took an early lead.

  El equipo tomó una ventaja temprana.