blackout in Portuguese
blackout in Portuguese is desmaio, branca, apagão — blackout means a sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory.
blackout in Portuguese
desmaio
A temporary loss of consciousness.
branca
A temporary loss of memory.
apagão
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
blecaute
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.
blecaute
(historical) The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.
What does "blackout" mean?
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noun A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory.
"He suffered a blackout after hitting his head."
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noun A large-scale loss of electrical power over an area.
"The whole city went dark during the blackout."
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noun A deliberate suppression of information or news.
"The network imposed a media blackout on the negotiations."
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blackout in a sentence
- He suffered a blackout after hitting his head.
- The whole city went dark during the blackout.
- The network imposed a media blackout on the negotiations.
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What is "blackout" in Portuguese?
"blackout" in Portuguese is desmaio, branca, apagão. blackout means: A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness or memory.
How do you use "blackout" in a sentence?
Example: "He suffered a blackout after hitting his head." In Portuguese, "blackout" is desmaio, branca, apagão.
Are there other ways to say "blackout" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "blackout": desmaio, branca, apagão, blecaute.
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