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"Switch" is a noun which is often translated as "el interruptor", and "slot" is a noun which is often translated as "la ranura". Learn more about the difference between "switch" and "slot" below.
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.
slot(
slat
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la ranura (F) (box, machine)
(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).
She put the coins into the slot and pressed E6 for the chocolate pretzels.Colocó las monedas en la ranura y apretó la tecla E6 para los pretzels de chocolate.
b. la muesca (F) (groove)
(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).
You want to make the slot slightly small so that the screw goes in tight.Te conviene que la muesca sea ligeramente pequeña para que el tornillo entre apretado.
a. el espacio (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).
Are there any slots left for the show?¿Quedan espacios para el espectáculo?
a. la vacante (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).
We just filled the slot, but we'd be happy to keep your application on file.Acabamos de llenar la vacante, pero sin duda conservaremos su solicitud en nuestros archivos.
b. el puesto (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).
We just had someone quit our team, so we might have a slot for you.Alguien acaba de dejar nuestro equipo, así que podríamos tener un puesto para ti.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. encajar
The carpenter slotted the window into the frame.El carpintero encajó la ventana en el marco.
a. hacer un espacio en
Please, see if you can slot me into the doctor's schedule; it's kind of urgent!Fíjese por favor si puede hacerme un espacio en la agenda del doctor: es bastante urgente.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. encajar
Make sure the bolt slots well in the hole.Asegúrese de que el bulón encaje bien en el orificio.
slots
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
7. (gambling)
a. las tragamonedas (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).
My uncle loves playing the slots at the casino.A mi tío le encanta jugar a las tragamonedas en el casino.
