No. 12,158 in Spanish
interruptor
A device for opening or closing an electrical circuit; a switch.
In a sentence
El interruptor de la luz está junto a la puerta.
The light switch is next to the door.
Here, 'interruptor' refers to a physical device acting as a switch for controlling electrical circuits or equipment.
El técnico revisó el interruptor porque la máquina no funcionaba.
The technician checked the switch because the machine was not working.
In this case, 'interruptor' refers to a component in machinery used to activate or deactivate electrical operation.
Apaga el interruptor antes de salir de la habitación.
Turn off the switch before leaving the room.
Here, 'interruptor' indicates an action related to toggling or deactivating a circuit, illustrating its functional aspect in context.
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