apagado
“apagado” means “turned off” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
turned off, off
Also: extinguished
📝 In Action
La luz de la cocina está apagada.
A1The kitchen light is turned off.
¿Puedes revisar el móvil? Parece que está apagado.
A2Can you check the cell phone? It seems like it's off.
El fuego de la chimenea ya está completamente apagado.
B1The fire in the fireplace is already completely extinguished.
dull, subdued
Also: lifeless, gloomy
📝 In Action
Ella llevaba un vestido de colores muy apagados.
B1She was wearing a dress with very dull colors.
Después de la noticia, su voz se sintió apagada y triste.
B2After the news, his voice felt subdued and sad.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "apagado" in Spanish:
dull→extinguished→gloomy→lifeless→off→subdued→turned off→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: apagado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'apagado' to describe a feeling or appearance, not a machine?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'apagar,' which itself evolved from the Latin verb *pacare*, meaning 'to quiet' or 'to make peaceful.' Over time, applying this concept to fire or light meant stopping its activity, hence 'to extinguish' or 'turn off.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'apagado' used with 'ser' or 'estar'?
Almost always use 'estar' (to be) because 'apagado' describes the current condition or state of something (it is currently off, but could be on later). You would only use 'ser' if you were describing something that is *designed* to be off, which is very rare.
What is the difference between 'apagado' and 'fuera de servicio'?
'Apagado' just means the power is off (like a phone). 'Fuera de servicio' means something is broken or temporarily unavailable, often used for things like elevators or public transportation.