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"Router" is a noun which is often translated as "el router", and "switch" is a noun which is often translated as "el interruptor". Learn more about the difference between "router" and "switch" below.
router(
rau
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duhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (computing)
a. el router (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The computer technician said it was an issue with the router or the modem.El técnico de computadoras dijo que era una avería con el router o con el módem.
c. el enrutador (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Wendy reset the router and now the internet is working again.Wendy reinició el enrutador y ya está funcionando el internet otra vez.
d. el direccionador (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Your internet might not be working because you're out of range of the wireless router.Es posible que tu internet no está funcionando porque estás fuera del alcance del direccionador inalámbrico.
2. (tool)
a. la rebajadora (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The carpenter used the router to make a rounded profile on the edge of the table.El carpintero usó la rebajadora para hacerle un perfil redondeado al borde de la mesa.
switch(
swihch
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el interruptor (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I fumbled for the light switch.Busqué a tientas el interruptor de la luz.
2. (change)
a. las agujas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The switch didn't work on time and the train was sent north instead of south.Las agujas no funcionaron a tiempo y enviaron el tren hacia el norte en lugar del sur.
4. (stick)
a. la vara (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Teachers used to hit the backs of students' hands with a switch.Los profesores pegaban a los alumnos en el dorso de la mano con una vara.
5. (hair)
a. el postizo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Laura used a switch to increase the length of her hair.Laura usaba un postizo para alargar su pelo.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. cambiar
Since I switched to online banking, I find it much easier.Desde que cambié a la banca online, lo encuentro todo más fácil.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
7. (to change)
a. cambiar de
Have you ever switched electricity supplier?¿Ha cambiado alguna vez de compañía eléctrica?
a. intercambiar
The twins switched their clothes during the party to see if people were able to tell them apart.Los gemelos intercambiaron su ropa durante la fiesta para ver si la gente podía distinguirlos.
