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turned on(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. encendido (a light or an appliance)
The microphone isn't working. Is it turned on?El micrófono no funciona. ¿Está encendido?
b. prendido (a light or an appliance) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Why is the TV turned on when nobody's home?¿Por qué está prendida la televisión cuando nadie está en casa?
c. abierto (a faucet or water)
The shower is making a weird noise. - Is it even turned on?La ducha está haciendo un ruido raro. - ¿Está abierta?
d. conectado (electricity)
I've been a little late to pay the bills. - Is the electricity still turned on?Me he retrasado en pagar mis cuentas. - ¿Todavía está conectada la electricidad?
2. (colloquial) (sexually aroused)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. excitado
I just met up with my girlfriend and now I'm all turned on.Acabo de reunirme con mi novia y ahora estoy todo excitado.
b. prendido (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Kevin likes his teacher and is always turned on in class.A Kevin le gusta su maestra y siempre está prendido en clase.
c. cachondo (colloquial) (Mexico) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Spain
The girls think the soccer players are cute. They're always turned on when they watch games.Las jóvenes piensan que los futbolistas están guapos. Siempre están cachondas cuando ven los partidos.
d. calentado (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
It's the middle of the night and my girlfriend is calling me. I think she's turned on.Es la medianoche y mi novia me está llamando. Creo que está calentada.
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