How to Say "lockout" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “lockout” is “bloqueo” — C1 level.

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bloqueo

nounC1formal

labor dispute, sports

Three gray naval ships are positioned in a straight line across a blue sea horizon, preventing passage, representing a military blockade.

Examples

El país impuso un bloqueo económico total a su nación vecina.

The country imposed a total economic blockade on its neighboring nation.

El bloqueo de fondos afectó gravemente la operación de la empresa.

The freezing of funds severely affected the company's operation.

Formal Context

This meaning of 'bloqueo' is often found in news reports, academic papers, and official government statements.

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Related Translations

blockade→blockage→embargo→emotional shutdown→freezing→jam→mental block→obstruction→

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