maximum

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BrE /ˈmæksɪməm/ AmE /ˈmæksɪməm/

noun / adjective en → es

1 LIMIT [noun] B1

the highest possible amount, number, or degree of something; the largest amount that is allowed or possible

máximo, límite superior

  • maximum of sth

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.

2 BEST [noun] B2

the best or most suitable person, thing, or amount for a particular purpose; the one that is most effective or useful

mejor opción, más adecuado

  • maximum of sth

Collocations maximum effort · maximum benefit

  • She gave the project her maximum effort.

    Ella dedicó al proyecto su máximo esfuerzo.

3 ADJECTIVE [adjective] B1

used to describe something that is as great or high as possible; the greatest amount of something

máximo, mayor cantidad posible

  • maximum sth

Collocations maximum speed · maximum effort

  • The car has a maximum speed of 200 km/h.

    El coche tiene una velocidad máxima de 200 km/h.

1 LIMIT [noun] B1

the highest possible amount, number, or degree of something; the largest amount that is allowed or possible

máximo, límite superior

  • maximum of sth

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.

2 BEST [noun] B2

the best or most suitable person, thing, or amount for a particular purpose; the one that is most effective or useful

mejor opción, más adecuado

  • maximum of sth

Collocations maximum effort · maximum benefit

  • She gave the project her maximum effort.

    Ella dedicó al proyecto su máximo esfuerzo.

3 ADJECTIVE [adjective] B1

used to describe something that is as great or high as possible; the greatest amount of something

máximo, mayor cantidad posible

  • maximum sth

Collocations maximum speed · maximum effort

  • The car has a maximum speed of 200 km/h.

    El coche tiene una velocidad máxima de 200 km/h.