extinto
adjectiveCEFR B2
What does “extinto” mean in English?
extinct — no longer in existence; having died out
extinct — no longer in existence; having died out (especie extinta, volcán extinto)
Example sentences
El ibis eremita es una de las pocas especies que, tras haberse considerado extinta, ha sido recuperada gracias a programas de cría en cautividad.
The northern bald ibis is one of the few species that, after being considered extinct, has been recovered through captive breeding programmes.
Las lenguas extintas son un patrimonio cultural irrecuperable que la lingüística histórica estudia a través de textos escritos.
Extinct languages are an irretrievable cultural heritage that historical linguistics studies through written texts.
How to use it
Extinto/a means 'extinct' — no longer in existence; of a species, language, or institution that has died out. Common collocations: especie extinta, lengua extinta, volcán extinto. Ser: always ser. Key register: scientific, journalistic. Participial form of extinguir but used as a standalone adjective.
Common mistake
Extinto ≠ desaparecido: desaparecido means disappeared (may still exist somewhere); extinto means categorically no longer existing.