What is the Spanish word for "extinct"?

Learn how to say "extinct" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

extinct

Spanish

extinto

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Alternative translations of "extinct"

muerto
apagado
desaparecido
extinguido

Examples of how to use "extinct" in Spanish

English
Many species are now extinct.
Spanish
Muchas especies están ahora extintas.
English
The dodo bird is now extinct.
Spanish
El dodo ahora está extinto.
English
Many languages become extinct without speakers.
Spanish
Muchas lenguas se extinguen sin hablantes.
English
That volcano is considered extinct today.
Spanish
Ese volcán se considera extinto hoy en día.
English
Some traditions have sadly become extinct.
Spanish
Algunas tradiciones lamentablemente se han extinguido.

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