This is the 706th most frequent Portuguese word.
máximo
"Máximo" means "maximum" or "greatest" in English.
Here, 'máximo' is used to indicate the upper limit or maximum capacity of something.
A capacidade máxima do elevador é de 10 pessoas.
The maximum capacity of the elevator is 10 people.
In this context, 'máximo' is used as a descriptor indicating the highest level of intensity or capability reached.
Ele correu ao seu máximo durante a corrida.
He ran at his maximum during the race.
In this sentence, 'máximo' conveys that something is exceptional or of the highest quality perceived.