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extinción

eks-teen-SYON/ekstinˈsjon/

“extinción” means “extinction” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

extinction

Also: disappearance
NounfB1
A lonely, colorful bird sitting on a single branch in a vast, empty landscape.

📝 In Action

Muchos animales están en peligro de extinción debido al cambio climático.

A2

Many animals are in danger of extinction due to climate change.

La extinción de los dinosaurios es un tema que fascina a los niños.

B1

The extinction of the dinosaurs is a topic that fascinates children.

Ciertas lenguas indígenas se enfrentan a la extinción total.

B2

Certain indigenous languages are facing total extinction.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • desaparición (disappearance)
  • exterminio (extermination)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • peligro de extinción – danger of extinction
  • amenaza de extinción – threat of extinction
  • extinción masiva – massive extinction

extinguishing

Also: termination
NounfB2formal
A pair of hands holding a bucket of water pouring it onto a small campfire.

📝 In Action

Los bomberos trabajan en la extinción del incendio forestal.

B1

The firefighters are working on extinguishing the forest fire.

La extinción de la deuda se completará el próximo mes.

B2

The termination of the debt will be completed next month.

El contrato prevé varias causas de extinción.

C1

The contract provides for several grounds for termination.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • finalización (ending)
  • anulación (annulment)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • extinción de incendios – firefighting (the act of putting out fires)
  • extinción de contrato – termination of contract

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "extinción" in Spanish:

extinguishing→

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👥 Word Family▼
extinguir(to extinguish) — Verb
extinto(extinct) — Adjective
extintor(fire extinguisher) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónemociónacción
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'extinctio,' which comes from 'extinguere' meaning 'to quench' or 'to put out.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: extinctionFrench: extinction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'extinción' the same as 'muerte'?

Not exactly. 'Muerte' is for individuals, while 'extinción' is for an entire group (like a species) or a process (like a fire).

How do I say 'fire extinguisher'?

The word for the device is 'extintor.' 'Extinción' is the process of putting the fire out.

Is it a common word?

Yes, especially in school, news about the environment, or when discussing legal matters and firefighting.