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to extract
01
extraer, sacar
to take something out from something else, particularly when it is not easy to do
Transitive: to extract sth
Example
The dentist had to extract a damaged tooth to relieve the patient's pain.
El dentista tuvo que extraer un diente dañado para aliviar el dolor del paciente.
He used a special tool to extract the nail embedded in the wood.
Él usó una herramienta especial para extraer el clavo incrustado en la madera.
02
extraer, obtener
to obtain or isolate a specific substance or component by distillation or other methods of separation
Transitive: to extract a substance or component from a source
Example
The distiller used a specialized apparatus to extract the pure essential oil from the flowers.
El destilador utilizó un aparato especializado para extraer el aceite esencial puro de las flores.
The chemist employed a solvent extraction technique to extract the active compound from the plant material.
El químico empleó una técnica de extracción con disolventes para extraer el compuesto activo del material vegetal.
03
extraer, deducir
to obtain or deduce a specific concept by analyzing available data or knowledge
Transitive: to extract information
Example
The researcher analyzed the data collected from the experiments to extract insights about the relationship between variables.
The detective examined the crime scene and extracted crucial evidence that led to the identification of the suspect.
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extraer, obtener
to use pressure, manipulation, or other means to obtain what is desired
Transitive: to extract sth from sb
Example
The ruthless gangster had a reputation for extracting protection money from local businesses.
El gánster despiadado tenía una reputación por extraer dinero de protección de los negocios locales.
The hacker employed sophisticated techniques to extract sensitive financial information from unsuspecting individuals.
El hacker empleó técnicas sofisticadas para extraer información financiera sensible de individuos desprevenidos.
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extraer, sacar
to choose and take a specific portion of a text or other media that is deemed noteworthy, relevant, or representative
Transitive: to extract a portion of text or media
Example
The professor asked the students to extract a key passage from the novel and analyze its literary devices in their essays.
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que extraer un pasaje clave de la novela y analizar sus recursos literarios en sus ensayos.
The film critic highlighted a powerful dialogue exchange and extracted it for quotation in their review.
El crítico de cine destacó un poderoso intercambio de diálogos y lo extrajo para citarlo en su reseña.
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extraer, sacar
(in mathematics) to find the value of a root, such as a square root or cube root, of a given number
Transitive: to extract a mathematical root
Example
To solve the equation x^2 = 25, we must extract the square root of both sides to find the value of x.
Para resolver la ecuación x^2 = 25, debemos extraer la raíz cuadrada de ambos lados para encontrar el valor de x.
The mathematician extracted the cube root of 64 to find that it equals 4.
El matemático sacó la raíz cúbica de 64 para encontrar que es igual a 4.
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extraer, obtener
to obtain or isolate a metal from its naturally occurring source
Transitive: to extract a metal from an ore
Example
The mining company uses a smelting process to extract copper from the ore found in the underground mines.
La empresa minera utiliza un proceso de fundición para obtener cobre del mineral encontrado en las minas subterráneas.
The metallurgist developed a new technique to extract aluminum from bauxite ore with greater efficiency.
El metalúrgico desarrolló una nueva técnica para extraer aluminio de la bauxita con mayor eficiencia.
Extract
01
extracto, extracto concentrado
a concentrated substance derived from a natural source, often used to add flavor or fragrance to food, beverages, or other products
What is an "extract"?
An extract is a highly concentrated liquid obtained from various natural sources, such as plants, fruits, or spices. They are used in cooking and baking to impart intense flavors to dishes. Common extracts include vanilla, almond, peppermint, and lemon, which add distinct tastes to desserts, beverages, and sauces. Extracts are typically added in small amounts due to their potent flavor, allowing for precise control over the taste profile of a recipe.
Example
A touch of maple extract in the pancake batter gives them a delightful maple syrup taste.
Un toque de extracto concentrado de arce en la masa de los panqueques les da un delicioso sabor a jarabe de arce.
I love adding a dash of almond extract to my morning oatmeal.
Me encanta añadir un toque de extracto de almendra a mi avena matutina.
02
a short portion or segment taken from a larger work, such as a book, speech, or document
Example
The book includes an extract from the author's early writings.
She read an extract from the speech during the ceremony.
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