Meaning
blackout, power cut
- a sudden loss of electrical power
- a temporary loss of memory or consciousness
In a sentence
Ieri sera c'è stato un blackout in tutto il quartiere.
Yesterday evening there was a blackout in the whole neighborhood.
Il temporale ha provocato un improvviso blackout.
The storm caused a sudden power cut.
Durante il blackout siamo rimasti senza riscaldamento.
During the power cut we were left without heating.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| blackout | masculine · singular |
| blackout | masculine · plural |
| blackout | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable loanword: takes masculine singular and plural articles (il blackout, i blackout).