What does "extinguir" mean in English?

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Spanish

extinguir

English

extinguish

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Alternative translations of "extinguir"

put out
quench
douse
snuff out

Examples of how to use "extinguir" in Spanish

Spanish
El fuego se extinguió por completo.
English
The fire was completely extinguished.
Spanish
Ella extingue la vela con cuidado.
English
She carefully puts out the candle.
Spanish
El bombero extinguió el fuego rápidamente.
English
The firefighter quickly put out the fire.
Spanish
Antes, siempre extinguíamos pequeñas fogatas.
English
Before, we always put out small campfires.
Spanish
Mañana extinguiremos cualquier chispa peligrosa.
English
Tomorrow we will extinguish any dangerous sparks.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "extinguir" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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El fuego se extinguió por completo.

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