Spanish Word · Intermediate
apagón
blackout, shutdown
Pronunciation: /apaˈɡon/
Meaning
blackout, shutdown
Example
ERCOT ha puntualizado que si bien los hielos han apagado algunas turbinas eólicas, ese ha sido el factor “menos significativo” en los apagones.
ERCOT has specified that although the ice has stopped some wind turbines, that has been the “least significant” factor in the blackouts.
Practice tips
- Practice apagón out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.