Extraer
Example: Los científicos lograron extraer el ADN de la muestra antigua.
Definition
"Extraer" means to remove or take out something from a source, often with effort or skill. For example, scientists may extract DNA from an ancient sample by carefully separating it from other materials.
Etymology
The word "extraer" comes from the Latin verb 'extrahere,' which is composed of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'trahere' meaning 'to pull' or 'draw.' Did you know? The concept behind "extraer" is literally 'to pull out,' reflecting its meaning perfectly.
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"Extraer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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