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master power switch

Spanish translation: Interruptor maestro / interruptor general


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English term or phrase:master power switch
Spanish translation:Interruptor maestro / interruptor general
Entered by: Jennifer Vela Valido
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18:25 Mar 2, 2006
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers: Hardware
English term or phrase: master power switch
More context: "If you will be away for an extended periodof time, switch the Master Power switch to the Off position."

I know what this term refers to but I can't find the right translation.
Suggestions?

TIA
Jennifer Vela Valido
Local time: 04:59
Interruptor maestro / interruptor general
Explanation:
an option
Selected response from:

Fernando Tognis
Argentina
Local time: 00:59
Grading comment
Thank you to the three of you. I consider all the answers to be perfectly valid, but this fits better with my text.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +2Interruptor maestro / interruptor general
Fernando Tognis
4 +1interruptor (principal)Sergi Callau
3 +1Interruptor general de potenciaDolores Vázquez


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
interruptor (principal)


Explanation:
Vamos, que si te vas por un tiempo desconectes el interruptor principal de la corriente. ;-)

Sergi Callau
Local time: 05:59
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in CatalanCatalan
PRO pts in category: 23

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Elizabeth Sánchez León
18 hrs
  -> Gracias Elisabeth
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Interruptor maestro / interruptor general


Explanation:
an option


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Fernando Tognis
Argentina
Local time: 00:59
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you to the three of you. I consider all the answers to be perfectly valid, but this fits better with my text.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Alvaro Gonzalez
5 hrs
  -> gracias, alvgon
agree  JANI: también interruptor de alimentación
21 hrs
  -> gracias, alejandro
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Interruptor general de potencia


Explanation:
Otra opción.

Dolores Vázquez
Native speaker of: Native in GalicianGalician, Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Juan R. Migoya
46 mins
  -> Gracias.
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