extract

to remove something from a mixture or container, especially by using force or skill

extraer, sacar, separar

• extract something from somewhere

Collocations extract oil from seeds · extract a tooth

• The dentist will extract the damaged tooth.

  El dentista extraerá el diente dañado.

to obtain or retrieve information from a source, such as a document or database

extraer, obtener, sacar de

• extract something from somewhere

Collocations extract data from a file · extract information from an interview

• The software can extract all the relevant data.

  El software puede extraer todos los datos relevantes.

to derive or obtain something from a source, often in an abstract sense

extraer, obtener, sacar de

• extract meaning/inspiration from somewhere

Collocations extract inspiration from a book · extract meaning from a poem

• She extracted great pleasure from the experience.

  Ella extrajo un gran placer de la experiencia.

to separate or isolate a substance, often chemically

extraer, separar, aislar

• extract something from somewhere

Collocations extract a chemical compound from plants · extract pure oxygen from air

• Scientists are trying to extract the active ingredient.

  Los científicos están tratando de extraer el ingrediente activo.

to retrieve or obtain something, often in a legal context

extraer, obtener, sacar de

• extract evidence from somewhere

Collocations extract testimony under oath · extract a confession

• The police extracted a confession after hours of questioning.

  La policía extrajo una confesión después de horas de interrogatorio.

to retrieve or obtain something, often in a digital context

extraer, obtener, sacar de

• extract data from somewhere

Collocations extract files from a compressed folder · extract information from an email

• The program can extract all the necessary files.

  El programa puede extraer todos los archivos necesarios.

to retrieve or obtain something, often in a literary context

extraer, obtener, sacar de

• extract information from somewhere

Collocations extract details from a document · extract quotes from an article

• The researcher extracted several key points.

  El investigador extrajo varios puntos clave.

to retrieve or obtain something, often in a medical context

extraer, obtener, sacar de

• extract information from somewhere

Collocations extract blood for testing · extract tissue samples

• The doctor extracted a sample of the patient's blood.

  El médico extrajo una muestra de sangre del paciente.