Portuguese Word · Intermediate
apagão
blackout, shutdown
Pronunciation: /a.paˈɡɐ̃w̃/
Meaning
blackout, shutdown
Example
o apagão da Wikipédia em inglês em 2012
the 2012 English Wikipedia blackout
Practice tips
- Practice apagão out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.