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extinguir-se

[ɛʃtĩˈɡir sə]
verb
to go out, to be extinguished, to die out
1. to cease burning or shining; to go out (fire, light, etc.)
The candle extinguished itself as the wind blew.
A vela extinguiu-se quando o vento soprou.
2. to come to an end; to cease to exist or be effective
The species extinguished itself over centuries.
A espécie extinguiu-se ao longo dos séculos.
3. to become extinct or disappear
The light extinguished itself gradually.
A luz extinguiu-se gradualmente.
4. to lose force, power, or validity
His passion extinguished itself over time.
A sua paixão extinguiu-se com o tempo.
Synonyms
apagar-sedesaparecersumiracabarfindar-semorrer
Antonyms
acender-seinflamar-secomeçarnascersurgir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
extinguir-se
common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
extinguir-se
standard usage
São Paulo
extinguir-se
standard usage
Portugal
extinguir-se
standard usage, same as in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

o fogo extinguiu-se
a vida extinguiu-se
a esperança extinguiu-se
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