climax - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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climax (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word "climax" is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈklaɪmæks/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "climax" is used primarily within the medical and psychological contexts to refer to the peak or high point of a process, typically regarding physiological responses or emotional experiences. In medicine, it can describe the culminating moment in a plant's reproductive cycle, the peak of sexual excitement, or a turning point in a disease process. The word is relatively formal and is more likely to be found in written contexts such as medical texts, research articles, and academic discussions rather than in everyday oral conversation.

Example Sentences

  1. Durante el clímax del tratamiento, el paciente mostró signos de mejora.
    During the climax of the treatment, the patient showed signs of improvement.

  2. El clímax emocional puede afectar la salud mental de un individuo.
    The emotional climax can affect an individual's mental health.

  3. En medicina, el clímax de una enfermedad a menudo determina el tratamiento a seguir.
    In medicine, the climax of a disease often determines the treatment to be followed.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "clímax" is less frequently found in idiomatic expressions compared to other terms, but it does figure into certain contexts in literature, psychology, and medicine:

  1. Alcanzar el clímax
  2. Se dice que una relación alcanza el clímax cuando ambos partners están completamente sintonizados.
    It is said that a relationship reaches its climax when both partners are completely in sync.

  3. El clímax de la historia

  4. En la novela, el clímax de la historia ocurre cuando el héroe enfrenta su mayor enemigo.
    In the novel, the climax of the story occurs when the hero faces his greatest enemy.

  5. Clímax de la tensión

  6. El clímax de la tensión en el informe médico reveló las complicaciones graves del paciente.
    The climax of tension in the medical report revealed the patient's serious complications.

Etymology

The term "climax" originates from the Greek word "klimax," meaning "ladder" and came through Latin. In its original sense, it referred to a gradual increase or progressive development, which evolved into its current use in describing a peak or turning point in various contexts.

Synonyms

Antonyms

The word "clímax" thus holds significant importance in medical terminologies and is associated with peak instances in various processes, albeit its usage is typically found in more formal or written contexts rather than casual conversation.



23-07-2024