A1 Collocation خنثی

Apagar la luz

To turn off the light

معنی

To switch off an electric light.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Due to high electricity costs, there is a cultural obsession with 'apagar la luz'. It's common to see signs in public buildings reminding people to do so. In many regions, 'apagar la luz' is part of the bedtime ritual where the head of the household ensures everything is 'apagado' for safety and economy. The phrase 'apagar las luces' is also used during birthday celebrations right before the candles on the cake are lit.

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The 'G' Rule

Remember the spelling change in the past tense: apagué. Without the 'u', it would sound like 'apajé'.

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Regionalisms

If you hear 'cerrar la luz' in Barcelona, it's normal there, but 'apagar' is safer everywhere else.

معنی

To switch off an electric light.

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The 'G' Rule

Remember the spelling change in the past tense: apagué. Without the 'u', it would sound like 'apajé'.

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Regionalisms

If you hear 'cerrar la luz' in Barcelona, it's normal there, but 'apagar' is safer everywhere else.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of 'apagar' in the present tense.

Yo siempre _______ la luz antes de salir de casa.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: apago

The subject is 'Yo', so the verb ends in -o.

Which sentence is grammatically correct in the past tense?

Yesterday I turned off the light.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ayer apagué la luz.

The preterite 'yo' form of -gar verbs requires a 'u' (apagué).

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Apagar la luz : Turn off the light

These are the basic vocabulary pairs for light states.

Complete the dialogue.

Padre: 'Hijo, hay mucha luz aquí.' Hijo: 'Perdón, ahora mismo _______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: la apago

'Luz' is feminine, so we use 'la'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of 'apagar' in the present tense. جای خالی A1

Yo siempre _______ la luz antes de salir de casa.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: apago

The subject is 'Yo', so the verb ends in -o.

Which sentence is grammatically correct in the past tense? Choose B1

Yesterday I turned off the light.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ayer apagué la luz.

The preterite 'yo' form of -gar verbs requires a 'u' (apagué).

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Apagar la luz : Turn off the light

These are the basic vocabulary pairs for light states.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Padre: 'Hijo, hay mucha luz aquí.' Hijo: 'Perdón, ahora mismo _______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: la apago

'Luz' is feminine, so we use 'la'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

6 سوال

It is neutral. It can be used in any context, from a palace to a bedroom.

Yes, 'apagar el ordenador' is the correct way to say 'shut down the computer'.

The opposite is 'encender' (to turn on/ignite).

It's a regional influence from languages like Catalan or Italian where 'close' is used for lights.

It is feminine: 'la luz'.

You say 'Apagar las luces'. Note that 'z' changes to 'c' in the plural.

عبارات مرتبط

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Encender la luz

contrast

To turn on the light.

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Quedarse a oscuras

builds on

To be left in the dark.

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Cortar la luz

similar

To cut the power.

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