pinnacle

• Sustantivo que designa el punto más alto o la cima de algo, ya sea una estructura física como una aguja o torre, o el nivel más alto de logro, éxito o desarrollo.

A noun referring to the highest point or peak of something, whether a physical structure like a spire or the ultimate level of achievement or development.

1. Architectural spireC1formalart

   A slender, upright spire or turret, typically found at the top of a buttress, tower, or roof in Gothic architecture.

   Pináculo arquitectónico

   • The cathedral's pinnacles were intricately carved from stone.
   • Each pinnacle on the tower was topped with a small cross.
   • The architect designed the pinnacles to draw the eye upward.

   Sinónimosspire

2. Highest point or peakB2formal

   The highest level or degree attainable; the culmination or apex of development or achievement.

   Cumbre, punto más alto

   • Winning the championship was the pinnacle of her career.
   • The artist reached the pinnacle of success in his forties.
   • This discovery represents the pinnacle of scientific achievement.

   Sinónimosacmeapexapogeeclimaxcrestculminationheightpeaksummittopzenith

   Antónimosbasebottomfootlownadir

3. Mountain peakB2formal

   A lofty peak or summit of a mountain.

   Cima de una montaña

   • The climbers finally reached the pinnacle after a long ascent.
   • Snow covered the pinnacle of the mountain all year round.
   • From the pinnacle, they could see the entire valley below.

   Sinónimosapexcrestcrownheightpeaksummittop

• Verbo que significa alcanzar o colocar en el punto más alto o cumbre de un logro, desarrollo o éxito.

A verb meaning to reach or place at the highest point or peak of achievement, development, or success.

1. Surmount with a pinnacleC2formal

   To place a pinnacle on top of something, such as a building or structure.

   Coronar con un pináculo

   • The architect designed the tower to be pinnacled with a golden spire.
   • The cathedral was pinnacled with intricate stonework.
   • They pinnacled the roof with a small decorative turret.

   Sinónimoscapcrownsurmounttop

2. Raise to a high positionC2formal

   To elevate someone or something to a position of great height, importance, or achievement.

   Elevar a una posición alta

   • Her success pinnacled her career in the music industry.
   • The discovery pinnacled the scientist's reputation.
   • He was pinnacled as the greatest player of his generation.

   Sinónimosadvancecrownelevateexaltliftpromoteraisesurmountuplift

   Antónimosabasedebasedegradedemotehumblelower