How to Say ‘They have cut the terrestrial digital signal.’ in Mexican Spanish
Han cortado la señal digital terrestre.
💬 Usage Tip: 'Cortar' is versatile, used for actions like 'cutting' or 'interrupting'.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Cutting communication signals is a classic tension-builder in thriller shows.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Han
[ahn]
They have
Used to express an action completed recently by multiple people.
Han pintado la pared de azul.
They have painted the wall blue.
cortado
[kohr-TAH-doh]
cut
To stop or interrupt a process or service.
Han cortado el servicio de agua.
They have cut the water service.
la
[lah]
the
Specifies something or someone known or previously mentioned.
La puerta está abierta.
The door is open.
señal
[seh-NYAHL]
signal
Refers to a transmitted message or electronic indication.
Han cortado la señal de televisión.
They have cut the TV signal.
digital
[dee-hee-TAHL]
digital
Related to data or information that is expressed through a digitized form.
La señal digital es necesaria para transmitir videos.
The digital signal is essential to transmit videos.
terrestre
[teh-REHS-treh]
terrestrial
Relating to the earth or land-based communications.
El sistema terrestre se vio afectado.
The terrestrial system was affected.
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