extracción
“extracción” means “extraction” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
extraction
Also: removal, draw
📝 In Action
Mañana tengo una extracción de sangre en el hospital.
A2Tomorrow I have a blood draw at the hospital.
La extracción de la muela no dolió nada.
B1The tooth extraction didn't hurt at all.
La extracción de petróleo es la base de su economía.
B2Oil extraction is the base of their economy.
background
Also: origin, descent
📝 In Action
Es un político de extracción humilde.
C1He is a politician from a humble background.
La mayoría de los colonos eran de extracción campesina.
C2Most of the settlers were of peasant origin.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: extracción
Question 1 of 3
If you are at the dentist, what are you most likely getting?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'extrahere', which combines 'ex' (out) and 'trahere' (to pull). Essentially, it means 'the act of pulling something out'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'extracción' only used for medical things?
No! While common in medicine (teeth, blood), it is also used in industry (oil, minerals) and to describe people's social origins.
Can I use 'extracción' for 'extract' (like vanilla extract)?
Not exactly. The liquid itself is called 'extracto'. 'Extracción' is the process of getting that liquid out.
What gender is this word?
It is feminine (la extracción). Almost all Spanish words that end in '-ción' are feminine.