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How do you say "to switch off" in Spanish?
apagar
In Spanish, "to switch off" is apagar.
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Pronunciation
Say ah-pah-GAHR. Apagar has the stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Apagar is a regular -ar verb with a slightly irregular spelling. The g becomes gu before e.
Example sentence
Apaga la luz.
Turn off the light.
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How to remember apagar
APAGAR = to turn off. It comes from the word for 'to extinguish'.
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Questions about apagar
How do you say "to switch off" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to switch off" is apagar. It is a noun.
How is apagar written in Spanish?
apagar is written using the standard 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. (Turn off the light.).
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