interruptor

[in.te.rup.TOR]

nounmasculinepl: interruptores

switch

1. A device that interrupts or breaks an electrical circuit

Please turn off the light by flipping the switch.

Por favor, desligue a luz acionando o interruptor.

2. A person or thing that interrupts

He is an interruptor in conversations.

Ele é um interruptor de conversas.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

interruptor

Standard term for electrical switch

Portugal

interruptor

Standard term; may also use 'comutador' in technical contexts

São Paulo

interruptor

Common usage for light switches and electrical devices

interruptor de emergência - emergency switch

interruptor principal - main switch

dar um interruptor - to interrupt someone

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