Extinction(in English) 🔊
Extincción (in Spanish) 🔊
Definitions
1. (Biology) (General)
a. Extinction (n) (The process of becoming extinct refers to the vanishing of a species, population, or group from the face of the earth.)
— The extinction of the passenger pigeon is a well-documented example of the impact of human activities on the environment.
2. (Linguistics) (General)
b. extinción (f) (In linguistics, extinction refers to the disappearance of a language or dialect.)
— The indigenous language of the Amazon has been facing extinction due to the influence of modern languages and technology.
3. (Cultural) (General)
c. extinción (f) (In a cultural context, extinction can refer to the loss of a traditional practice, custom, or way of life.)
— The extinction of traditional music and dance in rural areas is a concern for cultural preservation.
Synonyms for Extinction
Antonyms for Extinction
Examples of Extinction
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| The extinction of the dinosaur species was a natural process. | La extinción de la especie de dinosaurios fue un proceso natural. |
| The language is facing extinction due to modernization. | El lenguaje está enfrentando la extinción debido a la modernización. |
| The species is considered extinct due to habitat destruction. | La especie se considera extinta debido a la destrucción del hábitat. |
| The indigenous culture is facing extinction. | La cultura indígena está enfrentando la extinción. |
Common Phrases
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| “Extinction is forever.” | “La extinción es para siempre.” |
| “Prevention is the best cure for extinction.” | “La prevención es el mejor tratamiento para la extinción.” |
| “Extinction is a natural part of the ecosystem.” | “La extinción es una parte natural del ecosistema.” |
| “We must act now to prevent the extinction of our languages.” | “Debemos actuar ahora para prevenir la extinción de nuestros idiomas.” |
Conjugations for Extinction
| Tense | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Present | aquí no hay conjugación, es un verbo no conjugable |
| Past | aquí no hay conjugación, es un verbo no conjugable |
| Future | aquí no hay conjugación, es un verbo no conjugable |
Word of the Day
Extinction – extinction
Usage: The process of becoming extinct refers to the vanishing of a species, population, or group from the face of the earth. – El proceso de convertirse en extinto se refiere a la desaparición de una especie, población o grupo de la faz de la tierra.