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.
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