Meanings (ES + gloss)
desmayo
A temporary loss of consciousness.
I blacked out due to the intense heat.
apagón
A temporary loss of memory.
“I mean, what is she even talking about? Got her pregnant at the Halloween party? What does that mean? I don't even remember that party. I was wasted.” “Yeah, me too. I browned out…
apagón
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
The repairs at the Koeberg Power Station in the Western Cape were on schedule for completion in the third week of May. This follows huge blackouts related to the problems at the po…
There have been several examples of space weather affecting power grids in the last few decades, notably blackouts caused by GICs [geomagnetically induced currents] in Canada in 19…
corte
The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.
During the "blackout", many real cars and lorries had their front wings painted white, in order to avoid accidents.
In co-operation with the Government departments, the British railway companies prepared their stations, offices, docks, hotels, trains, and other premises for the necessary blackou…
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