el apagado
muted · subdued
Que no está encendido, activo o funcionando.
Definition & meaning
The word apagado is the past participle of the verb apagar (to turn off, to extinguish). It functions as an adjective and has several related meanings:
- Extinguished or turned off: Referring to a light, a fire, or an electronic device that is no longer operational or emitting light/heat.
- Dim or dull: Referring to colors, lights, or sounds that are weak, muted, or not vibrant.
- Dejected or spiritless: Referring to a person who lacks energy, enthusiasm, or joy; someone who seems melancholic or withdrawn.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- apagado (masculine singular)
- apagada (feminine singular)
- apagados (masculine plural)
- apagadas (feminine plural)
As an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes.
Word origin: It originates from the Latin opacare (to darken or shade), which later evolved into apagar. The prefix a- functions as an intensive or causative marker, combined with the root related to obscuring or stopping a flame.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Extinto (extinguished)
- Desconectado (disconnected)
- Mate (dull/matte)
- Triste (sad/dejected)
- Apático (apathetic)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Los colores del dibujo se ven apagados hoy.adjective
The colors in the drawing look muted today.
Su voz sonaba apagada en clase.adjective
Her voice sounded subdued in class.
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