extrema
“extrema” means “extreme” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
extremeAlso: utmost, intense
📝 In Action
La ola de calor es extrema este verano.
A2The heatwave is extreme this summer.
Vive en una situación de pobreza extrema.
B1She lives in a situation of extreme poverty.
Tomó una medida extrema para solucionar el problema.
B2She took an extreme measure to solve the problem.
Word Connections
to push to the limitAlso: to maximize
📝 In Action
El gobierno extrema las medidas de seguridad.
B2The government is maximizing security measures.
¡Extrema las precauciones en la carretera!
B2Be extremely careful on the road!
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct use of 'extrema'?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'extremus', meaning the outermost or furthest point. It is the highest degree of the word for 'outer'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'extrema' for a boy?
No. If you are describing a boy or a masculine noun like 'viento' (wind), you must use the masculine form 'extremo'.
Is 'extrema' a common word?
Yes, it is very common in both casual conversation (to describe intense things) and formal news (to describe political views or safety measures).