ápice
/ˈapiθe/masculine
The English phrase apex can be translated into Spanish as ápice, cima, sumidad or ápex.
Meaning: highest or greatest part (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ápice | /ˈapiθe/ /ˈapise/ |
masculine |
| cima | /ˈθima/ /ˈsima/ |
feminine |
| sumidad | /sumiˈdad/ | feminine |
| ápex | /ˈapeɡs/ | masculine |
These words refer to the highest or greatest part of something. The word ápice is often used figuratively to mean a tiny amount or a shred, often in the negative. The phrase un ápice de is frequently used to emphasize a very small quantity of an abstract quality, like truth or doubt. In contrast, use cima when referring to the physical summit of a mountain or a high point of a hill.
Which one should you use?
Use ápice for a figurative sense meaning an iota or a tiny amount.
How does it change in a sentence?
ápice and ápex are masculine nouns, whereas cima and sumidad are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈapiθe/
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Examples in context
- El alpinista alcanzó la cima de la montaña más alta.The mountaineer reached the apex of the highest mountain.
- El equipo de investigación llegó a la cúspide de su carrera científica.The research team reached the apex of their scientific career.
- El vuelo alcanzó su pico más alto antes de descender.The flight reached its highest apex before descending.
- ¡Ese videojuego es la cumbre de la diversión!That video game is the apex of fun!
- El concierto alcanzó su punto más alto cuando el cantante famoso apareció en el escenario.The concert reached its apex when the famous singer appeared on stage.
- El ápice de la pirámide es de oro.The apex of the pyramid is made of gold.
- Lograron alcanzar el ápice de su carrera.They managed to reach the apex of their career.
- La luz brillaba en el ápice de la montaña.The light shone at the apex of the mountain.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a photo of an ancient monument.
- Javier¿Viste el detalle en el ápice de la estatua?Did you see the detail at the apex of the statue?
- ElenaSí, es una pieza muy delicada.Yes, it is a very delicate piece.
- JavierElena, parece que fue tallada a mano.Elena, it looks like it was carved by hand.
- ElenaEs impresionante, Javier.It is impressive, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apex” translations and entries ápice, cima, sumidad, ápex, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cima, sumidad, ápex, ápice, CC BY-SA 4.0.
