el interruptor

the switch

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phrase Rare #39,293
the switch Often refers to a light switch; in some contexts, it can mean a circuit breaker.
SP: Apaga la luz con el interruptor.
EN: Turn off the light with the switch.

Probablemente el interruptor automático.

Probably the circuit breaker.

— Елена (2011)

No puedo encenderlo porque el interruptor está roto.

I can't turn it on because the switch is broken.

Busca el interruptor.

Find the switch.

— Zootopia 2 (2025)

Ella pulsó el interruptor.

She pressed the switch.

Aquí está el interruptor.

Here's the switch.

— M: El maldito (1931)

Subes el interruptor y tienes electricidad todo el día.

You flip the switch and you have electricity all day.

Tom giró el interruptor.

Tom turned the switch.

Busco el interruptor de la luz.

I'm looking for the light switch.