English–Spanish
“switch” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/interupˈtoɾ/
Example
¿Dónde está el interruptor de la lámpara?
Where is the switch for the lamp?
How to say “switch” in Spanish
“Switch” in Spanish is interruptor.
Hand-operated device that opens or closes an electrical circuit.
Example sentences with interruptor
Apaga el interruptor de emergencia si hay humo.
Turn off the emergency switch if there is smoke.
Tips for using interruptor
- The word is masculine (el interruptor) and in everyday Spanish it usually names a simple wall or lamp switch, while a circuit breaker is interruptor automático or disyuntor.