No. 706 in Portuguese
máximo
"Máximo" means "maximum" or "greatest" in English.
In a sentence
A capacidade máxima do elevador é de 10 pessoas.
The maximum capacity of the elevator is 10 people.
Here, 'máximo' is used to indicate the upper limit or maximum capacity of something.
Ele correu ao seu máximo durante a corrida.
He ran at his maximum during the race.
In this context, 'máximo' is used as a descriptor indicating the highest level of intensity or capability reached.
O evento foi o máximo, todos se divertiram muito.
The event was the maximum, everyone had a great time.
In this sentence, 'máximo' conveys that something is exceptional or of the highest quality perceived.
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