This is the 8810th most frequent Portuguese word.
apagar
"Apagar" means "to turn off" or "to erase."
Here, 'apagar' is used to mean 'turn off' in relation to an electrical appliance or light.
Eu preciso apagar a luz antes de sair.
I need to turn off the light before leaving.
In this context, 'apagar' refers to 'extinguish,' typically applied to something like fire.
É importante apagar incêndios rapidamente para evitar danos.
It's important to extinguish fires quickly to prevent damage.
Here, 'apagar' implies 'erase,' usually referring to removing marks from a surface, such as a board.