How to Say "turn off!" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “turn off!” is “apaga” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Apaga la luz cuando salgas de la habitación!
Turn off the light when you leave the room!
Apaga el cigarrillo, por favor. Estamos dentro.
Put out the cigarette, please. We are inside.
Apaga el móvil antes de empezar la película.
Turn off your cell phone before the movie starts.
Affirmative Tú Command Trick
The informal positive command ('tú') is identical to the 'él/ella/usted' form in the present tense. This means 'He turns off' and 'Turn off!' (to a friend) both use 'apaga'.
Using the wrong command form
Mistake: “Using 'apague' when speaking informally to a friend.”
Correction: Use 'apaga' for friends and family (tú). Reserve 'apague' for formal situations (usted).
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.