desliga isso
To say "turn that off" in Portuguese, you use desliga isso.
The phrase desliga isso is used for electronic devices, lights or any connection that can be conceptually "disconnected" or "unplugged". In a colloquial context, you might also hear Desliga essa bagunça!, which can mean "Turn off that mess!" or "Turn off that noise!"
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb desligar (to disconnect/turn off) in the imperative form and the demonstrative pronoun isso (that/this).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on the level of politeness: desliga isso is the informal imperative, whereas desligue isso is the polite or formal version.
Did you know?
- While desliga isso refers to electronics, if you want to 'turn off' a tap or a faucet, Portuguese speakers use the verb fechar, literally meaning 'to close'.
- While desliga refers to turning off a device, the opposite action of turning something on is liga. This comes from the word for 'tie' or 'bind', suggesting that turning a device on is like creating a physical connection.
- The word desligar can also be used as a reflexive verb desligar-se, which means to mentally detach oneself or 'zone out' from a situation.
Examples in context
- Desliga isso.Turn that off.This example is useful for seeing the phrase desliga isso used in a simple command.Tatoeba #3249279 by Ricardo14, translation #2253828 by CK
- Desliga isso agora, por favor.Turn that off now, please.
- A TV está alta, desliga isso.The TV is loud, turn that off.
Example conversation
Lucas and Juliana are in the living room.
- LucasO barulho está muito alto.The noise is too loud.
- JulianaO quê? O rádio?What? The radio?
- LucasSim, desliga isso, por favor.Yes, turn that off, please.
- JulianaTudo bem, eu desligo.Alright, I'll turn it off.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
