adjective/nounmasculinepl: extintos (plural form)
extinct
1. No longer in existence; having ceased to exist or having died out completely
The dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.
Os dinossauros estão extintos há milhões de anos.
2. No longer active, burning, or functioning
The volcano is now extinct.
O vulcão está agora extinto.
3. When used as a noun: extinct animals or species
Many extintos have disappeared due to climate change.
Muitos extintos desapareceram devido às mudanças climáticas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'extintos' is commonly used in scientific and environmental contexts when discussing endangered species and conservation efforts. The term is increasingly prevalent in educational and media discussions about biodiversity loss and climate change impacts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
raça extinta - extinct race/breed
espécie extinta - extinct species
fogo extinto - extinguished fire
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