extinguished

[/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/]

adjective/verb (past participle)

extinto, apagado

1. Put out or stopped burning; no longer alight

The fire was extinguished by the firefighters.

O fogo foi apagado pelos bombeiros.

2. Ended or terminated; brought to an end

Their hopes were extinguished by the bad news.

Suas esperanças foram extintas pela má notícia.

3. No longer in existence; wiped out

An extinguished species can never be brought back.

Uma espécie extinta nunca pode voltar.

4. Having lost consciousness or ceased functioning

The lights were extinguished in the hallway.

As luzes foram apagadas no corredor.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apagado, extinto

Both terms are commonly used; 'apagado' for lights/fire, 'extinto' for species/hopes

Rio de Janeiro

apagado

Preference for 'apagado' in casual speech

São Paulo

extinto, apagado

Both forms equally used in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

extinto, apagado

'Extinto' preferred for permanent cessation; 'apagado' for temporary states

extinguished hope - esperança extinta

extinguished life - vida extinta

fire was extinguished - fogo foi apagado

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