A hot spot is very cold.
Álgido is that which is or is extremely cold (that is, whose temperature is very low), according to the first meaning indicated in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ).
In order to know the meaning of the term, it is important to determine its etymological origin. In this case, we can emphasize that it is a word that derives from the Latin algidus , which in turn comes from the verb algere and can be translated as “to be cold.”
For example: “The harsh climate of this city already makes me tired: I dream of living in a tropical country ,” “We have gone through a harsh winter, but spring is already close and the warm days will soon come,” “It is a harsh night .” , ideal for staying at home next to a heater and drinking cognac.”
Algid as a transcendental moment
Álgido is also used to describe the critical or most transcendent moment of a certain process or cycle: “The relationship between both nations is going through a critical moment,” “The tourist season is at its peak,” “I prefer not to talk about this critical topic.” since I do not want to hurt feelings or generate conflicts.”
Suppose that two bordering countries have a long dispute over territorial limits. After statements by its political leaders and several complaints, the president of one of the States threatens to invade the territory of the other nation to recover the land that, according to him, belongs to his country. For political analysts, this possible invasion represents the highest point of the conflict: it is the moment of greatest significance due to its eventual consequences.
A critical moment is classified as high point.
The term in sexuality
In the area of sexuality, we also resort to using the term that we are addressing at this moment. Exactly, it is used to refer to the moment of maximum pleasure experienced during sexual activity, whether alone or in company.
Based on all of the above, it is determined that the orgasm is the moment of greatest pleasure that is enjoyed when having sex: that is, it is the peak moment .
Algid in medicine
In addition to everything indicated so far, we have to highlight the fact that high is confused with another word within the medical field .
There are many health professionals who use the adjective critical in order to mention that a patient has a painful or complaining appearance. In those cases, they are not speaking correctly since there is a term that expresses that: algic .
This notion derives from the Greek algia , which can be translated as “pain.” Hence, álgico is the adjective that must be used in the cases mentioned and not álgico.
An Italian mountain
Monte Álgido , finally, is the name by which Monte Artemisio was formerly known.
It is an elevation 812 meters high that belongs to the Alban Mountains and is located in the Italian province of Rome .