Extinguíram

Extinguíram is a Portuguese verb form. It is the third-person plural preterite indicative of the verb extinguir, which means to extinguish, to put out, or to abolish. The preterite tense in Portuguese is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. Therefore, "extinguíram" translates to "they extinguished" or "they put out." This form would be used in sentences such as "As chamas extinguíram-se rapidamente" (The flames extinguished themselves quickly) or "Os direitos foram extintos" (The rights were abolished). It indicates a completed action performed by a plural subject in the past. The verb extinguir itself is derived from the Latin word "extinguere." Understanding the conjugation of verbs like "extinguir" is fundamental to comprehending Portuguese grammar and constructing grammatically correct sentences. The specific ending "-iram" is characteristic of the third-person plural preterite for verbs ending in "-ir" in Portuguese.