extremo
/eɡsˈtɾemo/
The English word extreme is translated into Spanish as extremo.
The adjective extremo is used to describe something that is in the greatest or highest degree, or something that is intense.
Meaning: in the greatest or highest degree, intense (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the slang term chido is used to describe something that is extremely cool or awesome. In Colombia and Ecuador, the term guayabo is used to express a severe hangover.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, extremo must match the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use the feminine form extrema for feminine singular nouns, the masculine plural form extremos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form extremas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡˈsˈtɾemo/
Did you know?
- In the context of Spanish sports commentary, an extremo is a specific player position known as a winger, who plays on the far edges of the attacking line.
- While 'extreme' in English is often used for intensity, Spanish speakers frequently use the word brutal to describe something that is 'extremely' good or impressive.
- To describe an 'extreme' or intense level of hunger, Spanish speakers often use the verb morirse meaning 'to die', as in me muero de hambre.
Examples in context
- Es un caso extremo.It's an extreme case.This sentence shows the use of extremo to describe a case.Tatoeba #1721201 by marcelostockle, translation #1721051 by Spamster
- De un extremo al otro.From one extreme to another.This sentence uses extremo to describe moving from one extreme to another.Tatoeba #5998847 by albrusgher, translation #2961730 by rsankarpillai
- Cayó de un extremo al otro.He fell from one extreme to the other.This sentence uses extremo to describe a fall from one extreme to another.Tatoeba #1439013 by Ankio, translation #2699263 by Reiha
- La medida tomada por el gobierno fue considerada radical por la oposiciónThe measure taken by the government was considered extreme by the opposition
- El precio del producto es exageradoThe price of the product is extreme
- Me gusta vivir la vida a topeI like to live life to the extreme
- Hoy hace súper calorToday is extremely hot
- La fiesta de anoche fue mega divertidaLast night's party was extremely fun
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a very hot day.
- DanielHace un calor extremo hoy, ¿verdad?It is extremely hot today, right?
- LucíaSí, es un clima extremo para junio.Yes, it is extreme weather for June.
- DanielNo quiero salir de la casa.I don't want to leave the house.
- LucíaYo tampoco, Daniel. Quédate aquí.Me neither, Daniel. Stay here.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry extremo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
