How to Say "turned off" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “turned off” is “apagado” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La luz de la cocina está apagada.
The kitchen light is turned off.
¿Puedes revisar el móvil? Parece que está apagado.
Can you check the cell phone? It seems like it's off.
El fuego de la chimenea ya está completamente apagado.
The fire in the fireplace is already completely extinguished.
Adjective Agreement
Since 'apagado' describes a thing, its ending must match that thing. Use 'apagada' for feminine things (la televisión) and 'apagados' or 'apagadas' for plural things.
State of Being
We use the verb 'estar' (to be) with 'apagado' because it describes the current state or condition of something (it can be turned back on).
Using the Wrong Verb
Mistake: “El teléfono es apagado.”
Correction: El teléfono está apagado. We use 'estar' for temporary conditions, like being off or on.
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