Signification
To deactivate a light fixture.
Contexte culturel
In Brazil, 'apagão' is a common word for a large-scale power outage. It comes directly from the verb 'apagar'. In Portugal, 'apagar' is strictly used for lights/fire. Using it for a radio or TV sounds much more 'wrong' than it might in some Brazilian dialects. The phrase 'O último a sair apaga a luz' is a universal idiom for the end of a group effort or a failing institution.
The 'G' Rule
Remember the 'u' in 'apaguei'. It's the most common spelling mistake for beginners.
Electronics
Don't 'apagar' your phone. You 'desligar' it. 'Apagar' is for things that emit light or fire.
Signification
To deactivate a light fixture.
The 'G' Rule
Remember the 'u' in 'apaguei'. It's the most common spelling mistake for beginners.
Electronics
Don't 'apagar' your phone. You 'desligar' it. 'Apagar' is for things that emit light or fire.
Politeness
Always add 'por favor' when asking someone to 'apagar a luz'. It can sound like a harsh command otherwise.
Teste-toi
Which verb is used for lights?
Por favor, ______ a luz.
'Apagar' is the standard verb for lights.
Complete with the correct past tense form of 'apagar'.
Ontem, eu ______ a luz antes de dormir.
The 'u' is needed to keep the hard 'g' sound.
Match the action to the object.
Apagar a...
You 'desligar' the TV and 'fechar' the door.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Está muito claro aqui. B: Então ______ a luz.
If it's too bright (claro), you turn off (apaga) the light.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Apagar vs Desligar
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesPor favor, ______ a luz.
'Apagar' is the standard verb for lights.
Ontem, eu ______ a luz antes de dormir.
The 'u' is needed to keep the hard 'g' sound.
Apagar a...
You 'desligar' the TV and 'fechar' the door.
A: Está muito claro aqui. B: Então ______ a luz.
If it's too bright (claro), you turn off (apaga) the light.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsYes, it is perfectly correct and very common, especially in Brazil.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Because 'fechar' implies a physical barrier (like a door). Lights don't have doors!
Yes, you use 'apagar' to erase a whiteboard or delete a computer file.
Simply pluralize: 'Apagar as luzes'.
In Brazil, you might hear 'dar um blackout' or 'ficar no breu'.
Expressions liées
Acender a luz
contrastTo turn on the light.
Desligar a luz
synonymTo switch off the light.
Ficar no escuro
builds onTo stay in the dark.
