apagón eléctrico
Definition
A sudden and widespread interruption in the supply of electricity, resulting in a blackout across an area.
A power failure caused by issues in the electrical grid, often leaving homes and businesses without light or power.
Examples
El apagón eléctrico llegó justo cuando cargaba mi teléfono al 1%.
The power outage hit right when my phone was at 1% battery.
Durante el apagón eléctrico, mi nevera empezó a conspirar contra el yogur vencido.
During the electrical blackout, my fridge began conspiring against the expired yogurt.
El apagón eléctrico convirtió la noche en una fiesta improvisada de sombras y linternas.
The power blackout turned the night into an impromptu party of shadows and flashlights.
Después del apagón eléctrico, el vecino gritó que su criptomoneda se había evaporado.
After the electrical blackout, the neighbor yelled that his cryptocurrency had evaporated.