Extracto means excerpt — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: April 28, 2026
Extracto
noun • /[eks-TRAK-to]/
excerpt
Example:
Leímos un extracto del libro.
We read an excerpt from the book.
🧠 What does Extracto mean?
An extracto refers to a selected passage or portion taken from a larger literary work, document, or other form of media. It is a fragment that represents a part of the whole, often used for analysis, quotation, or to provide a sample. In academic contexts, it might be a section of a book, article, or speech used to support an argument or illustrate a point. It can also refer to a distilled or concentrated form of something, such as an essential oil or a summary of financial information.
📚 Extra examples
- El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que analizaran un extracto de la novela.
The professor asked the students to analyze an excerpt from the novel. - Se publicó un extracto del discurso presidencial en el periódico.
An excerpt from the presidential speech was published in the newspaper. - Este es un extracto del informe financiero anual.
This is an excerpt from the annual financial report. - El perfumista utiliza un extracto de lavanda muy puro.
The perfumer uses a very pure lavender extract.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'extracto' comes from the Latin word 'extractus', the past participle of 'extrahere', meaning 'to draw out' or 'to pull out'. This etymology reflects the idea of taking a part from a whole.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "Extracto"
Synonyms: fragmento, porción, selección, pasaje, esencia, concentrado
Opposites: totalidad, completo, original, obra completa
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