maximum-speed

[/ˈmæksɪməm spiːd/]
nounpl: maximum-speeds
velocidade máxima
1. the highest speed at which something can travel or operate
The car's maximum speed is 200 kilometers per hour.
A velocidade máxima do carro é 200 quilômetros por hora.
2. the fastest rate of motion achievable under optimal conditions
The airplane reached its maximum speed at cruising altitude.
O avião atingiu sua velocidade máxima na altitude de cruzeiro.
3. the upper limit of speed permitted or possible
What is the maximum speed allowed on this highway?
Qual é a velocidade máxima permitida nesta rodovia?
In Brazil, 'velocidade máxima' is commonly used in automotive contexts, traffic regulations, and vehicle specifications. It's a technical term frequently seen on road signs and vehicle documentation. In the USA, 'maximum speed' is standard in legal and technical contexts, often abbreviated to 'max speed' in casual conversation.
NYC Slang
top speed, max speed (colloquial)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
top speedpeak speedhighest velocitylimit speed
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimum speedlowest speed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
velocidade máxima
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
velocidade máxima
common in urban and automotive contexts
Portugal
velocidade máxima
identical usage in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
velocidade máxima
standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'v-máx'

Related Words

velocityaccelerationspeed limitperformancecapabilityvelocity

Related Idioms & Phrases

at maximum speed - em velocidade máxima
reach maximum speed - atingir a velocidade máxima
maximum speed capability - capacidade de velocidade máxima
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