This is the 4816th most frequent Portuguese word.
extermínio
"Extermínio" means "extermination" in English, referring to the act of completely destroying or eliminating something, often on a large scale.
The word 'extermínio' here is used to denote the act of eradicating pests for the purpose of managing their spread.
O extermínio dos insetos foi realizado para controlar a infestação.
The extermination of insects was carried out to control the infestation.
In this sentence, 'extermínio' refers to large-scale loss of life, emphasizing its impact within a societal or historical context.
O extermínio durante a guerra foi devastador para as comunidades locais.
The extermination during the war was devastating for the local communities.
The term 'extermínio' here implies the targeted removal of certain species to preserve ecological balance.