switch

swɪtʃ
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Translation of switch from English into Spanish,

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Verb

1.

flip over

tr./intr.
change to a different state or condition
tr./intr.
  • She switched the light off before leaving.Ella apagó la luz antes de salir.
2.

actions

tr./intr.
change from one thing to another
tr./intr.
  • She decided to switch from coffee to tea..Ella decidió cambiar del café al té.
3.

general

tr./intr.
exchange one thing for another
tr./intr.
  • They decided to switch seats for a better view.Decidieron cambiar de asientos para tener una mejor vista.
4.

physical

tr.DatedUS
whip or hit with a flexible rod
tr.DatedUS
  • He was switched for misbehaving at school.Fue azotado por portarse mal en la escuela.

Noun

1.

electrical device

TECH.
device for turning on or off or directing electricity
TECH.
interruptor mconmutador m
  • She flipped the switch to light the room..Ella accionó el interruptor para iluminar la habitación.
2.

transition

act of changing to something different
  • The switch from paper to digital was seamless..El cambio de papel a digital fue perfecto.
3.

transportation

TECH.
railroad track mechanism that allows trains to change tracks
TECH.
cambio de vía m
  • The train waited for the switch to be completed before proceeding..El tren esperó a que se completara el cambio de vía antes de continuar.
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Expressions with switch: examples in English and translations in Spanish

desconectar
apagar
She reached over to switch off the lamp..
prender
encender
She switched on the lights as she entered the room..
cambiar
pasar
I need to switch over to the next project.
cambiar de equipo
He decided to switch teams after the season ended.
con solo tocar un interruptor
al presionar un botón
The lights turn on at the touch of a switch.
sacar a relucir el encanto
ponerse encantador
He decided to switch on the charm during the interview.

Images of switch

  • switch: device for turning on or off or directing electricity
    (electrical device) interruptor
  • switch: railroad track mechanism that allows trains to change tracks
    (transportation) cambio de vía
  • switch: networking device connecting multiple wires
    (network hub) conmutador
  • switch: tress of false hair for added length
    (hairpiece) postizo
  • switch: flexible rod used for punishment
    (punishment) vara

Synonyms and analogies of switch in English

Examples of switch in a sentence

  • They switched the conversation to a lighter topic.
  • He decided to switch his major from physics to chemistry.
  • They will switch the meeting time to 3 PM.
  • He decided to switch his old phone for a new one.
  • They will switch roles for the next performance.
  • The farmer switched the horse to make it run faster.

Translations of "switch" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
interruptornm.

An electronic toggle switch can be more reliable than a mechanical one.

Un interruptor de palanca electrónico puede ser más fiable que uno mecánico.

switchn.

A switch statement is another powerful control structure in programming.

Una instrucción switch es otra poderosa estructura de control en programación.

conmutadornm.

Whatever happened with the explosion, it's flipped a switch.

Lo que haya pasado con la explosión, ha cambiado el conmutador.

Verb
cambiarv.

At thirty years old, he decided to switch careers completely.

A los treinta años, decidió cambiar de carrera por completo.

encenderv.

To switch a lighting point on or off, simply press lightly.

Para encender o apagar un punto de luz, basta una ligera presión.

pasarv.

It takes very little time to switch from one station to another.

Se necesita muy poco tiempo para pasar de una estación a otra.

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switch: Examples and translations in context

Despite repeated attempts, the unfamiliar light switch refused to budge.

A pesar de varios intentos, el interruptor desconocido no cedía.

In the older building, the light switch placement was unconventional.

En el edificio antiguo, la ubicación de los interruptores era poco convencional.

A loud click echoed through the room as the light switch was pressed.

Un fuerte clic resonó en la habitación al presionar el interruptor.

He sighed in relief when the flickering light finally obeyed the switch.

Suspiró aliviado cuando la luz parpadeante finalmente obedeció al interruptor.

She struggled to find the light switch, stumbling in the darkness.

Luchó por encontrar el interruptor, tropezando en la oscuridad.

She reached out to flip the light switch, illuminating the room instantly.

Extendió la mano para accionar el interruptor, iluminando la habitación al instante.

You can extend the lifespan of bulbs by using a high-quality light switch.

Puedes prolongar la vida útil de las bombillas usando un interruptor de alta calidad.

A hidden switch under the desk will trip off the recording equipment quietly.

Un interruptor oculto bajo el escritorio activará discretamente el equipo de grabación.

See also:

switch onswitch offkill switchlight switch
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