Desligado

Desligado is a Portuguese adjective derived from the verb desligar, which means to disconnect or to turn off. The term is used to describe a state in which a device, system, or connection is not currently operating, powered down, or not in use. It can also indicate physical separation from a power source, as in taking an appliance unplugged from the outlet.

In everyday technology, desligado commonly refers to electronic devices or equipment that are not powered on. For example, a computer or smartphone may be described as desligado when it is off, and a device can be described as desligado from the power supply or from a network when it is disconnected.

In the context of telecommunications and networks, desligado can denote an absence of connection or a state of being offline. While desconectado is also used to mean disconnected, desligado is understood in many Portuguese-speaking regions to convey a similar idea of non-operational status or non-presence of an active link.

Figuratively, the term can describe people or situations that are inattentive, detached, or not paying attention. For instance, a person might be called desligado if they seem absent-minded or unengaged in a conversation or activity.

Desligado contrasts with ligado or conectado, which denote the opposite states of being on, connected, or powered up. The expression is common across Portuguese-speaking communities and appears in technical manuals, everyday speech, and media to indicate a non-active state.