Spanish Word · Intermediate
extinguir
to extinguish, to put out
Pronunciation: /eɡstinˈɡiɾ/
Meaning
to extinguish, to put out
Example
Antes de extinguirse, estos roedores eran los únicos mamíferos nativos de la Gran Barrera de Coral, ecosistema ubicado frente a la costa de Queensland en el noreste de Australia.
Before going extinct, these rodents were the only mammals native to the Great Barrier Reef, an ecosystem located in front of the Queensland coast in northeast Australia.
Practice tips
- Practice extinguir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.