No. 4,617 in Portuguese
cúmulo
"Peak" or "accumulation"; refers to the height of something or an excessive point.
In a sentence
O cúmulo da paciência é esperar por horas sem reclamar.
The epitome of patience is waiting for hours without complaining.
In this sentence, 'cúmulo' is used to mean the epitome or peak, describing the maximum expression of patience.
Foi o cúmulo quando ele chegou atrasado e ainda não pediu desculpas.
It was the final straw when he arrived late and didn't even apologize.
Here, 'cúmulo' describes the final straw or ultimate level of an unpleasant situation.
O cúmulo do verão é a temperatura alcançar 40 graus em várias partes do país.
The height of summer is when the temperature reaches 40 degrees in various parts of the country.
In this case, 'cúmulo' refers to the peak or height of a season or situation, indicating the most intense point.
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