no prende

it won't turn on

no prende(noh prehn-deh)

phrase

1. (it won't activate)

a. it won't turn on

¿Podrías echarle un vistazo a mi computadora? No prende.

Would you take a look at my computer? It won't turn on.

b. it won't switch on

El teléfono no prende desde que se cayó al inodoro.

The phone won't switch on since it fell into the toilet.

c. won't turn on

El altavoz no prende. - Tal vez se le agotó la batería.

The speaker won't turn on. - Maybe it ran out of battery.

d. won't switch on

Si el panel no prende, habrá que llevarlo al taller.

If the panel won't switch on, we'll have to take it to the shop.

2. (it won't ignite)

a. it won't light

Creo que se dañó el encendedor. No prende.

I think the lighter is damaged. It won't light.

b. won't light

Esta madera no prender porque está mojada.

This wood won't light because it's wet.