How to Say "shutdown" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shutdown” is “apagón” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
system or service stoppage

Examples
Hubo un apagón informativo sobre la huelga.
There was a news blackout regarding the strike.
El apagón analógico ocurrió hace varios años.
The analog (TV) shutdown happened several years ago.
Muchos usuarios protestaron por el apagón de las redes sociales.
Many users protested the social media blackout.
Using it as a Description
When using 'apagón' for news or media, we usually add a describing word (adjective) right after it, like 'informativo' or 'analógico'.
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