How to Say "extreme" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “extreme” is “extremo” — use 'extremo' as an adjective when referring to a very high degree or intensity, like extreme heat or an extreme situation..
extremo
/eks-TREH-moh//eksˈtɾemo/
Examples
El calor en el desierto es extremo.
The heat in the desert is extreme.
Tomaron medidas extremas para proteger la información.
They took extreme measures to protect the information.
La situación es de extrema urgencia.
The situation is of extreme urgency.
Llegamos al extremo de la playa.
We arrived at the end of the beach.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'extremo' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'temperaturas extremas' (feminine plural) vs. 'un evento extremo' (masculine singular).
Using 'Extremo' as a Noun
When used as a noun, 'extremo' (masculine) refers to a specific point or boundary, often physical. If referring to a body part, use 'extremidad' (limb/extremity, feminine).
extremo
/eks-TREH-moh//eksˈtɾemo/
Examples
Llegamos al extremo de la playa.
We arrived at the end of the beach.
El calor en el desierto es extremo.
The heat in the desert is extreme.
Tomaron medidas extremas para proteger la información.
They took extreme measures to protect the information.
La situación es de extrema urgencia.
The situation is of extreme urgency.
Adjective Agreement
Remember that 'extremo' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'temperaturas extremas' (feminine plural) vs. 'un evento extremo' (masculine singular).
Using 'Extremo' as a Noun
When used as a noun, 'extremo' (masculine) refers to a specific point or boundary, often physical. If referring to a body part, use 'extremidad' (limb/extremity, feminine).
brutal
broo-TAHL/bɾuˈtal/
Examples
¡Ese concierto fue brutal! Tocaron mis canciones favoritas.
That concert was awesome! They played my favorite songs.
Tienes un coche brutal; ¿cuánto corre?
You have an amazing car; how fast does it go?
El dolor de cabeza que tengo es brutal.
The headache I have is intense (extreme).
Gender Invariable
'Brutal' is one of those adjectives that stays the same whether the noun is masculine or feminine: 'un coche brutal' (m.) and 'una película brutal' (f.).
Using 'Muy' with Slang
Mistake: “Muy brutal”
Correction: Just use 'brutal' on its own. Since 'brutal' already means 'extremely good,' adding 'muy' (very) is redundant and sounds unnatural in slang contexts.
Extremo vs. Brutal
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