Buscar
Selecciona el idioma del diccionario
to switch
01
cambiar
to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one
Transitive: to switch an activity or topic | to switch to an activity or topic
Ejemplos
After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project.
Después de completar la reunión de la mañana, decidió cambiar de tarea y centrarse en un proyecto diferente.
Students often switch majors during their college years to explore different fields of study.
Los estudiantes a menudo cambian de especialización durante sus años universitarios para explorar diferentes campos de estudio.
02
cambiar, intercambiar
to swap one thing with another
Ditransitive: to switch sth for sth
Ejemplos
In the recipe, you can switch butter for margarine if needed.
En la receta, puedes cambiar la mantequilla por margarina si es necesario.
She switched her regular coffee for a green tea to reduce caffeine intake.
Ella cambió su café regular por un té verde para reducir la ingesta de cafeína.
03
intercambiar, cambiar
to exchange or shift one item with another
Transitive: to switch sth
Ejemplos
The siblings decided to switch their bedrooms, exchanging furniture and decor to create a fresh look.
Los hermanos decidieron cambiar sus habitaciones, intercambiando muebles y decoración para crear un aspecto fresco.
The teacher asked the students to switch their textbooks with a partner, allowing them to review each other's notes.
El profesor les pidió a los estudiantes que intercambiaran sus libros de texto con un compañero, permitiéndoles revisar los apuntes del otro.
04
azotar, fustigar
to use a flexible rod or twig to deliver a light strike
Transitive: to switch sb/sth
Ejemplos
As a disciplinary measure, the teacher threatened to switch the students if they continued misbehaving.
Como medida disciplinaria, el profesor amenazó con azotar a los estudiantes si seguían portándose mal.
In the old days, parents would switch their children lightly on the hand as a form of discipline.
En los viejos tiempos, los padres azotaban ligeramente a sus hijos en la mano como forma de disciplina.
Switch
01
interruptor
something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off
Ejemplos
She pressed the switch to turn on the light in the room.
Ella presionó el interruptor para encender la luz en la habitación.
He flipped the switch to activate the power to the machinery.
Él accionó el interruptor para activar la energía de la maquinaria.
02
cambio, conmutación
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
03
cambio, conmutación
the act of changing one thing or position for another
04
cambio defensivo, intercambio de marcación
a defensive move where two players exchange their assignments to better guard their opponents
05
látigo, vara
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
06
desvío, aguja
a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another
Ejemplos
The train approached the switch to change tracks.
El tren se acercó al cambio de agujas para cambiar de vía.
She observed the conductor operating the switch.
Ella observó al conductor operando el desvío.
07
postizo, trenza postiza
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
08
cambio, reversión
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
Ejemplos
Her coach taught her various ways to set up a switch from the bottom position.
Su entrenador le enseñó varias formas de realizar un cambio desde la posición inferior.
He baited his opponent into a false sense of security before executing the switch.
Él engañó a su oponente con una falsa sensación de seguridad antes de ejecutar el cambio.
09
switch, postura invertida
a skateboarding maneuver that involves riding or performing tricks with the opposite stance from a skater's natural or usual stance
Ejemplos
Jake practiced riding switch to improve his overall skateboarding skills.
Jake practicó el switch para mejorar sus habilidades generales de skateboarding.
Mastering switch in skateboarding takes time and patience.
Dominar el switch en el skateboarding requiere tiempo y paciencia.
10
una persona versátil, un switch
a person who enjoys both topping and bottoming, or alternating between dominant and submissive roles
SlangEjemplos
He 's a switch, so he does n't mind either role.
Es un switch, así que no le importa ninguno de los dos roles.
They clicked instantly since both were switches.
Hicieron clic al instante ya que ambos eran switchs.
Árbol Léxico
switcher
switching
switch
