English–Spanish
“put out” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ekstiŋˈgiɾ/
Example
Los bomberos extinguieron el incendio rápidamente.
The firefighters put out the fire quickly.
How to say “put out” in Spanish
“Put out” in Spanish is extinguir.
A campfire covered with sand and doused with water until only embers and smoke remain.
Example sentences with extinguir
Antes de acostarse, Pablo siempre extingue la vela.
Before going to bed, Pablo always puts out the candle.
Tips for using extinguir
- When used intransitively, it commonly appears as extinguirse meaning 'to die out', for example species or traditions disappearing.