cima
/ˈθima/feminine
The English phrase 'peak' can be translated into Spanish as cima or cumbre.
Meaning: mountain top (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cima | /ˈθima/ /ˈsima/ |
feminine |
| cumbre | /ˈkumbɾe/ | feminine |
cima is the most common word for a physical mountain peak or the top of something, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe the height or peak of a career or a feeling, similar to 'the pinnacle'. cumbre is a formal way to say peak, referring to mountaintops or summits and describes the highest point of something, whether it be a mountain or a performance.
Which one should you use?
cima is the most common word for a physical mountain peak or the top of something. cumbre is often used in more formal, poetic or political contexts, such as a 'summit' between world leaders.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cima is las cimas and the plural form of cumbre is las cumbres.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈθima/
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Examples in context
- La cumbre más alta es el Everest.The highest peak is Everest.This sentence uses cumbre to identify a specific high peak.Tatoeba #8241883 by Curro, translation #8271894 by lunchmeat317
- La cima se alza por encima de las nubes.The peak rises above the clouds.This sentence uses cima to describe a peak rising above clouds.Tatoeba #9769841 by Eremon, translation #44024 by orcrist
- La cima de la montaña estaba cubierta de nieve.The mountain peak was covered with snow.This sentence uses cima to describe a snow-covered mountain peak.Tatoeba #1661664 by marcelostockle, translation #47721 by CM
- El Monte Everest es la cumbre más alta del mundoMount Everest is the highest peak in the world
- Alcanzamos la cima de la montañaWe reached the peak of the mountain
- El equipo de fútbol alcanzó su máxima puntuaciónThe soccer team reached its peak score
- El volcán está en erupción. Su pico se ve desde aquíThe volcano is erupting, its peak can be seen from here
- La carrera del atleta está en su punto más altoThe athlete's career is at its peak
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are hiking up a mountain.
- MateoYa casi llegamos a la cima.We are almost at the peak.
- María¡Sí! La vista desde la cima es increíble.Yes! The view from the peak is incredible.
- MateoMira, María, hay una bandera allá arriba.Look, María, there is a flag up there.
- MaríaVamos rápido para llegar a la cima.Let's go fast to reach the peak.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peak” translations and entries cima, cumbre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cima, cumbre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
