This is the 8993rd most frequent Portuguese word.
auge
"Peak; climax; height; the highest or most intense point of something."
In this sentence, 'auge' indicates the highest point or most successful stage in a career.
Ele está no auge da carreira profissional.
He is at the peak of his professional career.
Here, 'auge' is used to refer to the climax or most intense moment of the movie, denoting its peak.
O filme atingiu seu auge na cena final.
The movie reached its peak in the final scene.
'Auge' here describes the height or most intense phase of the summer season.