deshabilítelo

Deshabilítelo is a Spanish imperative phrase meaning “Disable it.” It is formed from the verb deshabilitar (to disable) combined with the direct object pronoun lo, referring to a masculine singular noun. The construction is commonly used in technical writing, software interfaces, and IT support to instruct a user to turn off a feature, service, device, or setting.

Usage and contexts

The phrase frequently appears in user interface prompts, configuration guides, and security advisories. Examples include prompts to temporarily disable a function during troubleshooting or to deactivate a device to proceed with a procedure. The exact phrasing may vary with formality and audience, but the core instruction remains a directive to stop or deactivate a component.

Morphology and gender agreement

Deshabilítelo references a masculine singular object. For a feminine singular object, the form would be Deshabilítala. For plural objects, forms such as Deshabilítelos (masculine) or Deshabilítelas (feminine) are used. The accent on the í in deshabilít- preserves the correct pronunciation and stress in the imperative form.

Variants and related terms

Related expressions include deshabilitar (the infinitive), desactivarlo/desactivarla (to deactivate it), and activar (to activate). In documentation, parallel commands may appear as Desactívelo or Activarlo, depending on the target action and pronoun agreement. See also deshabilitación and desactivación for nominal forms.