Buscar
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
Example
After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project.
Students often switch majors during their college years to explore different fields of study.
02
intercambiar, sustituir
to swap one thing with another
Ditransitive: to switch sth for sth
Example
In the recipe, you can switch butter for margarine if needed.
En la receta, puedes sustituir la mantequilla por margarina si es necesario.
She switched her regular coffee for a green tea to reduce caffeine intake.
Ella sustituyó su café regular por un té verde para reducir su consumo de cafeína.
03
intercambiar, cambiar
to exchange or shift one item with another
Transitive: to switch sth
Example
The siblings decided to switch their bedrooms, exchanging furniture and decor to create a fresh look.
Los hermanos decidieron cambiar sus dormitorios, 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 maestro pidió a los estudiantes que intercambiaran sus libros de texto con un compañero, permitiéndoles revisar las notas del otro.
04
azotar, palmear
to use a flexible rod or twig to deliver a light strike
Transitive: to switch sb/sth
Example
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 continuaban portándose mal.
In the old days, parents would switch their children lightly on the hand as a form of discipline.
En la antigüedad, los padres solían palmear ligeramente a sus hijos en la mano como una forma de disciplina.
Switch
01
interruptor
something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off
Example
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 giró el interruptor para activar la energía a la maquinaria.
02
cambio, intercambio
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
03
cambio, intercambio
the act of changing one thing or position for another
04
cambio, intercambio
a defensive move where two players exchange their assignments to better guard their opponents
05
vara, latigo
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
06
desvío, cambio de aguja
a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another
Example
The train approached the switch to change tracks.
She observed the conductor operating the switch.
07
postizo, extensión de cabello
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
08
cambio, reversa
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
Example
Her coach taught her various ways to set up a switch from the bottom position.
He baited his opponent into a false sense of security before executing the switch.
09
switch, en switch
a skateboarding maneuver that involves riding or performing tricks with the opposite stance from a skater's natural or usual stance
Example
Jake practiced riding switch to improve his overall skateboarding skills.
Mastering switch in skateboarding takes time and patience.
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