apagando
/apaɡando/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "shutting down" is apagando.
apagando is used to describe the process of turning off a computer or an electronic device. The underlying verb can also refer to extinguishing things like a fire or a light.
What does it mean word for word?
The word apagando is a form of the verb apagar, which literally means "extinguishing" or "turning off".
How does it change in a sentence?
apagando is the present participle (also known as the gerund) of the verb apagar. In this form, it expresses an ongoing action. The base infinitive form of the verb is apagar, which means "to shut down" or "to turn off".
How do you pronounce it?
/apaɡando/
Did you know?
- While apagar refers to devices, the opposite action for a computer is often encender, which literally means 'to light' or 'to ignite'.
- If you say you are 'apagando' a person, you are not talking about electronics, but rather describing someone who is losing their energy, passion, or even their life.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear people say they are 'apagando' the lights, but if they want to stop a loud noise, they might say they want to 'apagar' the clamor.
Examples in context
- La tienda cerrará a las 9 p.m.The store will be shutting down at 9 p.m.
- Por favor, apaga el proyectorPlease shut down the projector
- Apaga la televisión, por favorPlease turn off the TV
- El ordenador se está apagando.The computer is shutting down.
- Estoy apagando la computadora ahora.I am shutting down the computer now.
- ¿Estás apagando el televisor?Are you shutting down the TV?
- Él está apagando su tableta.He is shutting down his tablet.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are finishing their work at the office.
- JavierYa terminé mi reporte, Lucía.I finished my report, Lucía.
- LucíaYo también, ya estoy apagando mi laptop.Me too, I am already shutting down my laptop.
- Javier¿Quieres ir a cenar ahora?Do you want to go to dinner now?
- LucíaSí, dame un segundo y salgamos.Yes, give me a second and let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
