How to Say "to extract" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to extract” is “extraer” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El dentista tuvo que extraer la muela del juicio.
The dentist had to pull out the wisdom tooth.
Están extrayendo petróleo en esta zona.
They are extracting oil in this area.
Es difícil extraer una astilla tan pequeña.
It is difficult to remove such a small splinter.
The 'Yo' Form Change
In the present tense, the 'I' form adds a 'g' and becomes 'extraigo'. This is because it follows the same pattern as the word 'traer' (to bring).
The 'J' in the Past
When talking about the past (preterite), the letter 'e' changes to 'j'. So, instead of saying 'extraió', you must say 'extrajo'.
Avoid 'Extrayó'
Mistake: “El médico extrayó la bala.”
Correction: El médico extrajo la bala. (In the past, this word always uses a 'j'.)
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