Italian Phrase
Spengo tutte le luci.
Meaning
Literally “I turn off all the lights.” It is a simple statement of action, often used when leaving a room, a house, or when trying to save electricity.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are the one who will switch off every light in a space – for example, before leaving the office, turning off the lights at night, or encouraging others to be energy‑conscious.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Spengotutteleluci
Spengo (verb)
First‑person singular present indicative of *spegnere* (to turn off).
tutte (adjective)
Feminine plural form of *tutto* meaning “all”; must agree with the noun *luci*.
le (definite article)
Feminine plural article that also agrees with *luci*.
luci (noun)
Plural of *luce* (light); used for lights in a room, house, etc.
🗨In Conversation
Spengo tutte le luci, così risparmiamo energia.
I’m turning off all the lights, so we’ll save energy.
Buona idea, grazie!
Good idea, thanks!
✕Common Mistakes
Spengo tutte i luci.
The article must be feminine plural (le), not masculine (i).
Spengo tutti le luci.
The adjective *tutti* is masculine; with *luci* you need *tutte*.
Spengo tutte le luce.
The noun must be plural because *tutte* is plural.
↔Alternatives
Spegniamo tutte le luci.
We turn off all the lights.
Spengo le luci.
I turn off the lights.
Spengo tutte le lampade.
I turn off all the lamps.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, especially in public buildings and schools, there is a strong push to turn off lights when they’re not needed. The verb *spegnere* is also used for TVs, computers, and even conversations (e.g., *spegnere la radio*). Remember that *luci* is always feminine, so the article and adjective must match.