apaga tu micrófono
/apaɡa tu mikɾofono/from spelling rules
The phrase "turn off your microphone" in Spanish is apaga tu micrófono.
This phrase is used to request or command someone to stop their microphone from recording or transmitting sound. In digital environments such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, you may also see the technical term silenciar el micrófono, which means "to mute the microphone".
Which one should you use?
While apaga tu micrófono is a direct way to say "turn off your microphone", you can also use the phrase apaga el micrófono ("turn off the microphone") by replacing the possessive "your" with the definite article "the".
How does it change in a sentence?
To switch from an informal to a formal tone, you must change the verb and the possessive adjective: the informal apaga tu micrófono becomes the formal apague su micrófono.
How do you pronounce it?
/apaɡa tu mikɾofono/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking tech circles, you may hear the Spanglish term mutear el micro, which uses a direct adaptation of the English verb 'to mute'.
- The verb apagar is used for both electronic devices and fire. If you 'turn off' your microphone, you are using the same word used to 'extinguish' a flame.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people might use the verb cortar (to cut) when telling someone to stop their audio transmission during a bad connection.
Examples in context
- Por favor, apague su micrófono durante la presentación.Please turn off your microphone during the presentation.
- Oye, por favor, apaga tu micrófono para que no haya eco.Hey, please turn off your microphone so there won't be an echo.
- Por favor, apaga tu micrófono.Please, turn off your microphone.
- Apaga tu micrófono para escuchar mejor.Turn off your microphone to hear better.
- Oye, apaga tu micrófono ahora.Hey, turn off your microphone now.
Example conversation
María and Javier are in a video conference.
- MaríaJavier, hay mucho ruido de fondo.Javier, there is a lot of background noise.
- JavierLo siento, ¿qué hago?I'm sorry, what should I do?
- MaríaApaga tu micrófono, por favor.Turn off your microphone, please.
- JavierVale, ya lo hice.Okay, I did it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
