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Italian

estremo

/esˈtrɛ.mo/adjectiveB2
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Meaning

extreme, utmost

  • farthest, outermost
  • drastic

In a sentence

Abito all'estremo nord della città.

I live at the far north end of the city.

Non serve una soluzione così estrema.

There’s no need for such a drastic solution.

Hai sentito un caldo estremo oggi?

Did you feel extreme heat today?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
estremomasculine · singular
estremafeminine · singular
estremimasculine · plural
estremefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use estremo for the strongest end of a scale; esterno means outside/external, not extreme.
  • Before a noun, estremo often sounds formal or fixed: estremo rimedio, estremo saluto. In everyday speech, molto or davvero can sound more natural.
  • For people, estremo can suggest radical views or behavior: posizioni estreme, sport estremi. Don’t overuse it for ordinary emphasis.

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