el
masculine
/interupˈtoɾ/
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Translation
switch
Word origin
From interrumpir ('to interrupt'), from Latin interrumpere ('to break apart'), from inter ('between') plus rumpere ('to break'). A switch interrupts the flow of current.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- interrumpere
- English cognates
- interrupt
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralinterruptores
Examples
.
The light switch is next to the door.
¿ apagar ?
Can you turn off the switch before leaving?
, enciende.
The switch does not work, the lamp will not turn on.
Pulsó .
He pressed the switch and the whole house went dark.
electricista .
The electrician replaced the old switch.
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