Desconectar (en. Disconnect)

/des.kon.nɛkˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To separate or interrupt an electrical or communication connection.

The technician had to disconnect the computer to make repairs.

El técnico tuvo que desconectar la computadora para realizar reparaciones.

To make something stop functioning due to lack of connection.

If you don't pay the bill, the company may disconnect your internet service.

Si no pagas la factura, la compañía puede desconectar tu servicio de internet.

To step away from a situation to rest mentally.

It's good to disconnect from social media from time to time.

Es bueno desconectar de las redes sociales de vez en cuando.

From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation or reversal, and 'conectar', which comes from the Latin 'connectere'.

disconnect from the routine

Taking a break from daily activities.

desconectar de la rutina

disconnect the phone

Turning off or deactivating a mobile phone.

desconectar el teléfono

disconnect the brain

Stopping to think about problems to relax.

desconectar el cerebro

connect

To establish a connection between two or more elements.

conectar

link

To join or relate two or more elements to each other.

vincular

interrupt

To stop something that was in progress or functioning.

interrumpir

To mentally disconnect from problems or stress.

Today I decided to disconnect and not think about work.

Hoy decidí desconectar y no pensar en el trabajo.

To turn off the mobile phone to avoid distractions.

I'm going to disconnect my cell phone while I read a book.

Voy a desconectar mi celular mientras leo un libro.