Apagarlo (en. Turn it off)
/apaˈɣaɾlo/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Stop functioning or shining.
It is necessary to turn it off before leaving the room.
Es necesario apagarlo antes de salir de la habitación.
Interrupt the operation of a device.
Can you turn it off if you no longer need it?
¿Puedes apagarlo si ya no lo necesitas?
Extinguish a fire.
The firefighters managed to extinguish it quickly.
Los bomberos lograron apagarlo rápidamente.
Etymology
From the verb 'apagar', which comes from the Latin 'apāgāre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
extinguish the fire
Extinguish a fire.
apagar el fuego
turn off the light
Deactivate the lighting.
apagar la luz
turn off the computer
Turn off a computing device.
apagar el ordenador
Related Words
blackout
Lack of electrical supply.
apagón
switch
Device used to turn off the light.
apagador
Slang Meanings
Stop doing something suddenly.
When he realized the mistake, he decided to turn it off immediately.
Cuando se dio cuenta del error, decidió apagarlo de inmediato.
End a relationship or situation.
After the argument, they decided to end it for good.
Después de la discusión, decidieron apagarlo para siempre.