apagar
to turn off, to switch off
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/apaˈɣaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Due to high electricity costs in Spain, apagar lights and appliances when not in use is drilled into most Spaniards from childhood. The nightly routine of going through the house apagando las luces is a shared domestic ritual for couples. The expression 'apagar el fuego' can also mean to calm a heated argument.
📝 Example Sentences
Apaga la tele y ven a la cama.
Turn off the TV and come to bed.
No te olvides de apagar las luces antes de salir.
Don't forget to turn off the lights before leaving.