maxim

BrE /ˈmæksɪm/ AmE /ˈmæksɪm/

noun en → es

1 RULE/ADVICE [singular] B2

a short statement expressing a rule of behavior or a belief that is generally accepted as being true

máxima, regla, consejo

  • a maxim

Collocations a moral maxim · a practical maxim

  • The maxim 'Honesty is the best policy' is widely accepted.

    La máxima 'La honestidad es la mejor política' se acepta ampliamente.

2 LIMIT [singular] B1

the highest amount, level, or degree that is possible or allowed

máximo, límite

  • a maximum of

Collocations maximum speed limit · maximum capacity

  • The maximum number of people allowed in the room is 50.

    El número máximo de personas permitidas en la sala es de 50.