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el interruptor
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How do you say interruptor in Spanish?
How do you pronounce interruptor in Spanish?
interruptor is pronounced /el inteɾupˈtoɾ/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
El interruptor rojo está dañado y necesita ser reemplazado inmediatamente.
The red switch is damaged and needs to be replaced immediately.
Este interruptor automático protege el circuito eléctrico de sobrecargas peligrosas.
This automatic switch protects the electrical circuit from dangerous overloads.
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Why is it masculine?
Interruptor is masculine because it derives from the Latin "interruptor" (one who interrupts), which inherited the masculine gender of Latin agent nouns ending in "-tor," a suffix that typically produced masculine nouns in Romance languages. This Latin masculine gender was preserved when the word entered Spanish.
What is the Spanish word for switch?
The Spanish word for switch is el interruptor — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 French | interrupteur | l' | masculine |
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