This is the 3712th most frequent Portuguese word.
ápice
"Ápice" means "apex" or "peak," referring to the highest point of something.
Here 'ápice' is used metaphorically to describe the maximum level or peak of performance achieved in a particular context.
O desempenho do atleta atingiu o ápice durante a competição.
The athlete's performance reached its peak during the competition.
In this sentence, 'ápice' refers to the literal top or summit of a physical entity, in this case, the mountain.
O ápice da montanha era visível à distância.
The mountain's peak was visible from a distance.
'Ápice' in this case signifies the most intense or dramatic point in a narrative or event.