Spanish word

extremo

Pronunciation

IPA/eksˈtɾemo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveextreme

Example

Es extremo exagerar así.

It's extreme to exaggerate like that.

Illustration for extremo (extreme)

More examples

El riesgo extremo requiere precaución.

Extreme risk requires caution.

Core concept

A person standing on the outermost edge of a cliff.

Common phrases

  • riesgo extremo

    extreme risk

  • medidas extremas

    extreme measures

  • condiciones extremas

    extreme conditions

Similar words

exagerado: Presents facts or expressions larger or stronger than warranted, sounding overstated.
excesivo: Surpasses what is necessary or reasonable in amount, degree, or intensity.
intenso: Displays very strong feeling or sensation, marked by powerful emotional or sensory force.
drástico: Produces sudden, severe change or effect, involving abrupt and far-reaching consequences.

Definition in Spanish

Que supera con creces lo habitual en grado o intensidad; excesivo o muy intenso.

Word origin

Derived from Latin extrēmus 'outermost', with the literal sense of 'edge' extending to the figurative sense of extreme intensity.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include medidas extremas and situación extrema, and extremo often carries a strong or critical tone rather than mild praise.

Other meanings

  • extremitynoun
  • endnoun

Opposites

  • moderadomoderateadjective
  • levemildadjective

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