extremo
“extremo” means “extreme” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
extreme
Also: utmost, farthest
📝 In Action
El calor en el desierto es extremo.
A2The heat in the desert is extreme.
Tomaron medidas extremas para proteger la información.
B1They took extreme measures to protect the information.
La situación es de extrema urgencia.
B1The situation is of extreme urgency.
end
Also: edge, extreme
📝 In Action
Llegamos al extremo de la playa.
B1We arrived at the end of the beach.
Él siempre lleva las cosas al extremo.
B2He always takes things to the extreme (or limits).
Asegura el extremo libre de la cuerda.
B1Secure the free end of the rope.
winger
Also: end player
📝 In Action
El entrenador cambió al extremo izquierdo por un delantero.
B2The coach swapped the left winger for a striker.
Es un extremo muy rápido y habilidoso.
B2He is a very fast and skilled winger.
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Which sentence uses 'extremo' as an adjective (a descriptive word)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *extrēmus*, which meant 'outermost,' 'farthest,' or 'last.' This origin explains why the Spanish word always refers to a limit or boundary.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'extremely' in Spanish?
You use the adverb 'extremadamente.' For example, 'Está extremadamente caliente' (It is extremely hot). Remember that adverbs like this usually end in '-mente' in Spanish.
What is the difference between 'extremo' and 'final'?
'Final' usually means the chronological end of a process or event (e.g., 'el final de la película'). 'Extremo' usually means the physical or conceptual limit, edge, or boundary of something (e.g., 'el extremo de la mesa').