apaga la luz
/apaɡa la luθ/from spelling rules
To turn off the light in Spanish, you say apaga la luz.
The phrase is used to instruct someone to stop a light from shining by using a switch. While apaga la luz is the standard way to express this, the opposite phrase is enciende la luz, which means to turn on the light.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb apagar literally means to extinguish or turn off an electronic device or a flame.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the verb quitar can be used instead of apagar to say quita la luz.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form apaga la luz uses the informal imperative (tú command) to give an instruction to a single person.
How do you pronounce it?
/apaɡa la luθ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish language uses apagar to describe the loss of consciousness or the 'fading out' of a person's life in poetic or medical contexts.
- The word luz is often used as a feminine given name in Spanish-speaking countries, meaning a girl can literally be named 'Light'.
- The verb apagar can also be used metaphorically in Spanish to mean 'to dampen' or 'to stifle' someone's enthusiasm or a conversation.
Examples in context
- Por favor, apaga la luz.Please turn off the light.This sentence shows how to use the phrase with 'please'.Tatoeba #665433 by clerval, translation #29826 by CK
- Una vez acabes, apaga la luz.When you're done, turn off the light.This sentence shows how to use the phrase to give an instruction after finishing a task.Tatoeba #5950059 by arh, translation #9644421 by DJ_Saidez
- Apaga la luz al salir de la habitación.Turn off the light on leaving the room.This sentence shows how to use the phrase when leaving a room.Tatoeba #1854424 by Shishir, translation #464286 by lukaszpp
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are in the living room before going to sleep.
- SofíaAlejandro, apaga la luz, por favor.Alejandro, turn off the light, please.
- AlejandroClaro, Sofía, ya voy.Sure, Sofía, I'm going.
- SofíaGracias, nos vemos mañana.Thank you, see you tomorrow.
- AlejandroDescansa, buenas noches.Rest, good night.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
