extrema
“extrema” means “extreme” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
extreme
Also: 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.
to push to the limit
Also: 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!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: extrema
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).