Extinguirse (en. Become extinct)

/eks.tinˈɡiɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To cease to exist or to function.

The fire will extinguish if we do not add more firewood.

El fuego se extinguirá si no le añadimos más leña.

To gradually disappear.

Cultural traditions can become extinct if they are not passed down to new generations.

Las tradiciones culturales pueden extinguirse si no se transmiten a las nuevas generaciones.

In biology, referring to the cessation of a species' existence.

Many species are at risk of extinction due to deforestation.

Muchas especies están en peligro de extinguirse debido a la deforestación.

To fade or weaken until disappearing.

Over time, his memories began to extinguish.

Con el tiempo, sus recuerdos comenzaron a extinguirse.

It derives from the Latin 'extinguere', which means 'to put out' or 'to extinguish'.

to extinguish the fire

To completely put out the fire.

extinguirse el fuego

to extinguish quietly

To disappear without being noticed.

extinguirse en silencio

species are becoming extinct

Referring to the disappearance of endangered species.

las especies se extinguen

to extinguish

To put out a fire or prevent it from continuing.

extinguir

extinction

Cessation of existence of something, especially a species.

extinción

to put out

To cause a fire or light to cease burning or shining.

apagar

To disappear from the scene, to drift away.

After the party, he extinguished without anyone noticing his absence.

Después de la fiesta, se extinguió sin que nadie notara su ausencia.

To lose interest or relevance.

That trend extinguished quickly.

Esa moda se extinguió rápido.