apaga la luz
/apaɡa la luθ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "turn off the light" is translated into Spanish as apaga la luz.
This phrase is used to instruct someone to stop a light from shining by using a switch. While English uses the phrasal verb "turn off", Spanish uses the single transitive verb apagar followed by the object.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb apaga is a form of apagar, which literally means to extinguish or turn off an electronic device or a flame.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form apaga la luz uses the informal imperative (tú), which is used when speaking to friends, family or children.
How do you pronounce it?
/apaɡa la luθ/
Did you know?
- The word luz is often used metaphorically in Spanish to mean 'permission' or 'green light', as in dar luz verde.
- The verb apagar is used for both electronic switches and fire. To 'turn off' a light and to 'extinguish' a campfire use the exact same word.
- The word luz shares a common ancestor with the English word 'lucid', describing something that is clear or bright.
Examples in context
- Por favor, apaga la luz.Please turn off the light.This example shows how to make a polite request using apaga la luz.Tatoeba #665433 by clerval, translation #29826 by CK
- Una vez acabes, apaga la luz.When you're done, turn off the light.This example shows how to give an instruction to turn off the light once a task is finished using apaga la luz.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 example shows how to instruct someone to turn off the light when they leave a room using apaga la luz.Tatoeba #1854424 by Shishir, translation #464286 by lukaszpp
- Por favor, apague la luz porque necesito descansarPlease turn off the light because I need to rest
- Apaga las luces cuando salgas de la habitaciónTurn off the lights when you leave the room
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are in the living room before going to bed.
- DanielYa tengo mucho sueño.I am very sleepy now.
- MaríaEstá bien, apaga la luz.Okay, turn off the light.
- Daniel¿Lo hago yo?Should I do it?
- MaríaSí, por favor, Daniel.Yes, please, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, luz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
