What is the Spanish word for "switch"?

Learn how to say "switch" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

switch

Spanish

interruptor

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Alternative translations of "switch"

cambiar
conmutador
alternar
desviar

Examples of how to use "switch" in Spanish

English
Can you flip the light switch?
Spanish
¿Puedes apagar el interruptor de la luz?
English
Please turn the switch to the right.
Spanish
Por favor, gira el interruptor hacia la derecha.
English
I heard the switch click softly.
Spanish
Escuché el clic suave del interruptor.
English
She flipped the switch and lights glowed.
Spanish
Ella accionó el interruptor y las luces brillaron.
English
The old switch needs to be replaced.
Spanish
El viejo interruptor necesita ser reemplazado.

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