What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
picacho
Example
El Picacho de Galipán es una montaña en Venezuela. [picacho: noun]
Example
La torre tiene un picacho en la parte superior. [picacho: noun]
peak
Example
The climbers reached the peak of the mountain after a long hike. [peak: noun]
Example
The stock market reached its peak before crashing. [peak: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Peak is more commonly used than picacho in everyday language, as it is a widely recognized English word. Picacho is less common and is primarily used in Spanish-speaking regions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between picacho and peak?
Both picacho and peak are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
