This is the 2941st most frequent Catalan word.
extinció
"Extinció" means "extinction."
In this sentence, 'extinció' refers to the event of dinosaurs becoming extinct, specifically the disappearance of an entire species from the planet.
La extinció dels dinosaures fa milions d'anys va ser causada per l'impacte d'un meteorit.
The extinction of dinosaurs millions of years ago was caused by the impact of a meteorite.
Here, 'extinció' is used to describe the ongoing threat to endangered species, indicating an occurrence that can be avoided through intervention.
Els científics treballen per prevenir l'extinció d'espècies en perill.
Scientists work to prevent the extinction of endangered species.
In this context, 'extinció' signifies the destruction of the forest ecosystem, emphasizing the loss of its existence as a habitat and resource due to the fire.