Apagado

In Spanish, 'apagado' primarily describes something that is turned off, extinguished, or muted, relating to electrical devices, lights, fire, or sounds. It can also describe a lack of vibrancy, such as a muted color or a person's subdued demeanor. Furthermore, it extends to the realm of feelings, depicting someone or something as apathetic, dull, or lacking zest. The core meaning revolves around the cessation of function or activity, whether physical or emotional. Context is crucial to understanding its specific nuance, as the term can address literal switches, metaphorical 'lights' of emotions, or the absence of a particular intensity of sensation. 'Apagado' implies a state of inactivity, darkness, or reduced power, contrasted with states of activation, brightness, or heightened feeling.

Apagado meaning with examples

• Después del apagón, la ciudad entera quedó a oscuras, sumida en un silencio inquietante. (After the power outage, the entire city was left in darkness, plunged into an unsettling silence). The lights of the houses and streetlights were apagado, meaning they were switched off due to the interruption of the electricity supply. The sudden darkness amplified the other sounds.
• El fuego estaba apagado; solo quedaban brasas humeantes. (The fire was extinguished; only smoldering embers remained). The camp was still, the flame previously blazing was completely apagado. The campers had the responsibility for ensuring it stayed out to avoid a potential forest fire.
• Su voz era suave y apagada, casi un susurro, reflejando su tristeza. (His voice was soft and muted, almost a whisper, reflecting his sadness). His sadness impacted the sound of his voice; it could not be any more apagado. The sound, intensity and vibrancy were now lessened, and he seemed withdrawn.
• El color de la pintura era un azul apagado, perfecto para la atmósfera tranquila del dormitorio. (The color of the paint was a muted blue, perfect for the tranquil atmosphere of the bedroom). The room was calm due to the neutral nature of the color that had been chosen. The blue would not reflect the light to make it too vivid. The vibrant color was now apagado.
• Después de la noticia, sintió su entusiasmo completamente apagado, incapaz de concentrarse. (After the news, he felt his enthusiasm completely extinguished, unable to concentrate). After a significant issue he was dealing with, all of the things that he felt excited about became apagado. No longer showing energy and excitement or displaying high levels of concentration.