What does extremo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word extremo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use extremo in Spanish.

The word extremo in Spanish means end, extreme, extreme, radical, take to the extreme, step up, make a big effort, extreme sport, Far East, all extremes are bad, live on the edge. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word extremo

end

nombre masculino (parte opuesta) (point, tip)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

La casa está al otro extremo de la calle.

The house is at the other end of the street.

extreme

adjetivo (en grado máximo, límite)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La tensión que se palpaba en el ambiente era extrema.

You could feel the extreme tension in the air.

extreme, radical

adjetivo (radical)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Su ideología es extrema, es muy intolerante.

Her ideology is extreme; she's very intolerant.

take to the extreme

verbo transitivo (llevar al extremo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Hay que extremar las precauciones al manejar productos tóxicos.

Precautions must be taken to the extreme when handling toxic products.

step up

verbo pronominal (llevarse al extremo)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

Se han extremado las precauciones en los aeropuertos después del atentado.

Security measures have been stepped up at airports after the attack.

make a big effort

verbo pronominal (esforzarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

extreme sport

(deporte de riesgo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Mi mamá no quiere que practique deportes extremos.

My mother does not like us doing extreme sports.

Far East

nombre propio masculino (área: el Lejano Oriente)

La gastronomía de todas las regiones del Extremo Oriente es excelente.

The cuisine in all regions of the Far East is excellent.

all extremes are bad

expresión (pide moderación)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

live on the edge

locución verbal (amar la adrenalina)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

A Juan le gusta vivir al extremo.

Juan likes to live on the edge.

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