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How do you say "to switch off" in Mexican Spanish?
apagar
In Mexican Spanish, "to switch off" is apagar.
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Pronunciation
Ah-pah-GAHR: stress on the last syllable, with a soft g and rolled r at the end if possible.
Grammar notes
Apagar is a regular -ar verb. It means to turn off, extinguish, or switch off. Past participle is apagado.
Example sentence
Apaga la luz cuando salgas.
Turn off the light when you leave.
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How to remember apagar
Apagar contains paga, relating to payment or something ending. Turning off something is like ending its operation.
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Questions about apagar
How do you say "to switch off" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "to switch off" is apagar. It is a noun.
How is apagar written in Mexican Spanish?
apagar is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is apagar used in a sentence?
Use apagar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Apaga la luz cuando salgas. (Turn off the light when you leave.).
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