estremo
/esˈtrɛ.mo/
The English word extreme is translated into Italian as estremo.
estremo is used as an adjective to describe something that is in the greatest or highest degree, or is very intense. It can also function as a noun to refer to the things at opposite ends of a scale, or to the greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.
Meaning: in the greatest or highest degree, intense (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, estremo must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use estrema for feminine singular nouns, estremi for masculine plural nouns and estreme for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable. The IPA is /esˈtrɛ.mo/.
Did you know?
- While English speakers say 'extreme measure', Italians often use the phrase ultima spiaggia, which literally translates to 'last beach'.
- In anatomical or medical contexts, the plural noun estremi can be used to refer to 'extremities' like the hands and feet.
- The Catholic tradition of 'last rites' is known in Italian as estrema unzione, meaning 'extreme unction'.
Examples in context
- È un po' estremo.That's a bit extreme.This sentence uses estremo to express that something is a bit extreme.Tatoeba #4053795 by Guybrush88, translation #3594093 by CK
- Le piace il freddo estremo dell'Alaska.She likes the extreme cold of Alaska.This sentence uses estremo to describe extreme cold.Tatoeba #3512233 by Guybrush88, translation #2731418 by Amastan
- Ci piace il freddo estremo dell'Alaska.We like the extreme cold of Alaska.Tatoeba #5790461 by Guybrush88, translation #2731436 by Amastan
- Condizione meteo estremaAn extreme weather condition
- Difficoltà estremaExtreme difficulty
- Sport estremoAn extreme sport
- Misure estremeExtreme measures
- La sfida è estrema.The challenge is extreme.
- Un'esperienza estrema.An extreme experience.
- Paura intensaIntense fear
- Situazione intensaAn intense situation
- Giro pazzescoA crazy ride
- Stunt pazzescoAn insane stunt
- Festa folleA wild party
- Velocità folleMad speed
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are discussing a dangerous hiking route.
- SofiaQuesto sentiero è troppo estremo per me.This trail is too extreme for me.
- AlessandroHai ragione, Sofia, è molto pericoloso.You are right, Sofia, it is very dangerous.
- SofiaCerchiamo un percorso meno estremo.Let's look for a less extreme route.
- AlessandroVa bene, Alessandro concorda con te.Alright, Alessandro agrees with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “extreme” translations and entries estremo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
