No. 286 in Spanish

máximo

Highest or greatest.

In a sentence

Este coche puede alcanzar un máximo de velocidad de 200 km/h.
This car can reach a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
In this sentence, 'máximo' is used as a noun to represent the highest level or point, specifically the highest speed this car can achieve.
Él da su máximo esfuerzo en cada competencia.
He gives his maximum effort in every competition.
Here, 'máximo' is employed as an adjective to describe the greatest possible effort the individual can exert.
La habitación está decorada con el máximo cuidado.
The room is decorated with the utmost care.
In this context, 'máximo' functions as an adjective emphasizing the highest level of attention or meticulousness applied in the action.

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