Spanish Phrase
Desenchúfalo por 30 segundos.
Meaning
‘Unplug it for 30 seconds.’ The speaker is giving a short, informal command to disconnect a device (e.g., a router, a TV) for exactly half a minute. The tone is casual and assumes familiarity with the listener.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are troubleshooting electronics, resetting a gadget, or simply need to turn something off briefly. It works best in informal settings with friends, family, or coworkers you address with tú.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Desenchúfalopor30segundos.
Imperative + Direct Object Pronoun
Desenchúfalo is the affirmative tú‑imperative of the verb desenchufar with the attached direct object pronoun lo, meaning ‘unplug it’.
Por + Time Expression
The preposition por introduces a duration (por 30 segundos) and is the usual way to say ‘for 30 seconds’ in Spanish.
Number Agreement
When a numeral is used as a time expression, the noun stays in plural (segundos) even if the number is exact.
🗨In Conversation
¿El router sigue sin señal?
Is the router still without signal?
Desenchúfalo por 30 segundos y vuelve a conectarlo.
Unplug it for 30 seconds and plug it back in.
✕Common Mistakes
Desenchúfalo a 30 segundos.
The preposition a is incorrect; use por to indicate duration.
Desenchúfalo por 30 segundo.
The noun must stay plural (segundos) after a numeral.
Desenchúfalo usted por 30 segundos.
Mixing the informal tú‑imperative with the formal pronoun usted is inconsistent; use ‘Desenchúfelo’ for usted.
↔Alternatives
Apágalo durante 30 segundos.
Turn it off for 30 seconds.
Desconéctalo por medio minuto.
Disconnect it for half a minute.
Sácalo de la corriente durante 30 segundos.
Take it out of the power outlet for 30 seconds.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the verb desenchufar is the go‑to word for ‘unplug’. It is more common than ‘desconectar’ when you are talking about pulling a plug from a wall socket. The imperative form with the attached pronoun (desenchúfalo) is informal; for a formal command you would say ‘Desenchúfelo’ (usted).