This is the 5454th most frequent Spanish word.
off
The Spanish language does not have a direct equivalent for the English word "off." Its translation depends on context, such as "apagado" (for devices), "fuera de" (for location), or "cancelado" (for events).
Here, 'off' describes the action of separation occurring from a surface.
La pintura se está desprendiendo de las paredes.
The paint is peeling off the walls.
Here, 'off' conveys the action of deactivating something, in this case, turning off the lights.
Apaga las luces antes de salir.
Turn off the lights before leaving.
In this context, 'off' is part of a phrasal verb ('called off') that means cancellation.