English-Spanish translations for blackout

apagónYa hemos visto el ejemplo del apagón suizo, que provocó el apagón en Italia. We have already seen the example of the Swiss blackout, which caused the blackout in Italy. Su rápida respuesta evitó un apagón aún peor. Their quick response prevented an even worse blackout. La actual Directiva sobre electricidad proporciona un buen incentivo para acortar además los períodos de aprobación, de forma que no se produzca un apagón en 2012. The present Electricity Directive provides a good incentive to also shorten the approval periods so that it does not come to a blackout in 2012.
corteLes recomiendo las enmiendas sobre las grandes instalaciones de combustión: mi país se enfrentará a cortes de electricidad a menos que las incluyamos en la directiva. I commend to you the amendments on large combustion plants: unless we get these into the directive, my country will face power blackouts.

A temporary loss of consciousness
An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one
A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers
The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings as imposed during World War II

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