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    Apagón (en. Blackout)

    /apaˈɣon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Unexpected power cut.
    The blackout lasted more than three hours across the city.
    El apagón duró más de tres horas en toda la ciudad.
    Lack of light in a place due to a power outage.
    During the blackout, everyone lit candles to illuminate the house.
    Durante el apagón, todos encendieron velas para iluminar la casa.
    Disappearance of light at an event or show.
    The surprise blackout ruined the live concert.
    El apagón sorpresivo arruinó el concierto en vivo.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'apagar' with the suffix '-ón', which denotes an increase or effect related to the action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to save the blackout
    To stay calm and not use electricity during a scheduled blackout.
    guardar el apagón
    general blackout
    Power cut that affects a large area, usually a city or region.
    apagón general

    Related Words

    to turn off
    To cause something to be without fire or light.
    apagar
    light
    Beam of light that allows seeing.
    luz

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected cut
    Damn it, I was stuck in the blackout right when I was about to finish.
    Maldita sea, me quedé en el apagón justo cuando estaba a punto de terminar.
    Lack of service
    I can't believe there's another blackout in the middle of summer.
    No puedo creer que haya otro apagón en pleno verano.