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How to Say "shutdown" in Spanish

The Spanish word forshutdownis apagónB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
system or service stoppage
An old television in a quiet room with a dark, blank screen.

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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