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Spanish Phrase

Cierra las demás apps para que funcione mejor.

/'θje.ra las ðe.'mas aps 'pa.ra ke fun.'θjo.ne me.'xor/
Meaning"Close the other apps so that it works better."
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Meaning

This phrase is a common instruction given when a device or application is performing slowly. It suggests that closing other running applications will free up up resources, allowing the primary application to function more efficiently. It's a practical tip for troubleshooting performance issues.

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When to use

You'd typically hear or say this when a computer, phone, or a specific app is lagging, freezing, or generally not responding well. It's a common piece of advice from tech support, friends, or even system notifications when a device's performance is suboptimal.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Cierralas demás appspara quefuncione mejor

1

Cierra (Cerrar)

'Cierra' is the informal singular imperative form of the verb 'cerrar' (to close), used when giving a direct command to 'tú' (you).

2

las demás apps

'Demás' means 'the rest' or 'the other ones' and is used here to refer to all other applications. 'Apps' is a common anglicism for 'aplicaciones'.

3

para que

'Para que' means 'in order that' or 'so that' and always introduces a purpose clause. It requires the verb that follows to be in the subjunctive mood.

4

funcione (Funcionar)

'Funcione' is the third-person singular present subjunctive form of the verb 'funcionar' (to work/function). It is used here because it follows 'para que', indicating purpose.

🗨In Conversation

A

Mi teléfono está muy lento.

My phone is very slow.

Cierra las demás apps para que funcione mejor.

Close the other apps so that it works better.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Cierra las demás apps para que funciona mejor.

    After 'para que' (in order that), you must use the subjunctive mood. 'Funciona' is indicative.

  • Cierra las otras apps para que funcione mejor.

    While 'otras' is not strictly wrong, 'demás' (the rest/the other ones) is more commonly used in this specific context to refer to all other running applications.

  • Cerrar las demás apps para que funcione mejor.

    This is an infinitive. For a direct command to 'you' (tú), use the imperative form 'Cierra'.

↔Alternatives

  • Para que rinda mejor, cierra las otras aplicaciones.

    So that it performs better, close the other applications.

  • Libera memoria cerrando otras apps.

    Free up memory by closing other apps.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish-speaking cultures, direct commands like 'Cierra' are common in technical instructions or when giving advice, especially in informal contexts or when troubleshooting. It's not considered rude in this specific context. The use of 'apps' is a widely accepted anglicism, often preferred over 'aplicaciones' in casual tech talk.