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    Extremo (en. Extreme)

    /eksˈtɾemo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Farthest part of something.
    The end of the street is blocked.
    El extremo de la calle está bloqueado.
    Situation or condition that reaches the maximum degree.
    The political situation is at an extreme of tension.
    La situación política está en un extremo de tensión.
    Highest or lowest point on a scale.
    His ability in the sport is at one extreme of the spectrum.
    Su habilidad en el deporte es en un extremo del espectro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'extremus', which means 'the farthest away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at its extreme
    at the limit or at the farthest part of something.
    en su extremo
    to extremes
    in a very intense or exaggerated manner.
    a extremos
    opposite extremes
    two points that are completely different from each other.
    extremos opuestos

    Related Words

    extremism
    Attitude or movement characterized by adopting radical ideas.
    extremismo
    extremity
    Each of the parts of the body that are at the limits, such as arms or legs.
    extremidad

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is very intense or impressive.
    That concert was extreme, the energy was incredible.
    Ese concierto fue extremo, la energía era increíble.
    Refers to something that is out of the ordinary.
    His style is extreme, I had never seen anything like it.
    Su estilo es extremo, nunca había visto algo igual.