interruptor
“interruptor” means “light switch” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
light switch
Also: circuit breaker, power switch
📝 In Action
No encuentro el interruptor de la luz en la oscuridad.
A2I can't find the light switch in the dark.
Pulsa el interruptor para encender la máquina.
B1Press the switch to turn on the machine.
Se saltó el interruptor general de la casa.
B2The main circuit breaker of the house tripped.
interrupting
📝 In Action
Un factor interruptor detuvo el experimento.
C1An interrupting factor stopped the experiment.
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Words that translate to "interruptor" in Spanish:
circuit breaker→interrupting→light switch→power switch→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: interruptor
Question 1 of 2
If you want to turn the lights off, what do you look for?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'interrumpere,' which combines 'inter' (between) and 'rumpere' (to break). In electrical terms, the device literally 'breaks' the connection 'between' the power source and the light.
First recorded: 19th century (in the electrical sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is an 'interruptor' the same as a 'botón'?
Not exactly. An 'interruptor' is a switch that toggles between two states (on/off), while a 'botón' is usually a button you press and release.
Can I use 'interruptor' for the breaker box in my house?
Yes, you can call the main switch in the breaker box 'el interruptor general'.