El cenit
Example: El cenit del éxito profesional llega tras años de esfuerzo constante.
Definition
"El cenit" refers to the highest point or peak of something, especially used metaphorically to describe the pinnacle of success, achievement, or development. For example, it can denote the zenith of professional success reached after years of constant effort.
Etymology
The word "el cenit" comes from the Arabic term 'samt', meaning 'direction' or 'path'. It entered Spanish through medieval astronomy, where it described the point in the sky directly above an observer. Did you know? The word 'zenith' in English shares the same origin and usage.
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"El cenit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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