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il blackout

power outage, blackout, memory lapse

noun · masculine Rare #38,453
power outage, blackout Often used for a loss of electrical power.
IT: Ieri sera c'è stato un blackout in tutto il quartiere.
EN: Last night there was a power outage throughout the neighborhood.
memory lapse, blackout Can refer to a temporary loss of memory or consciousness.
IT: Dopo l'incidente, ha avuto un blackout di memoria.
EN: After the accident, they had a memory lapse.

Di che blackout stai parlando?

What blackout are you talking about?

— Malcolm X (1992)

Tom ha dei blackout.

Tom has blackouts.

Il blackout è stato causato da uno scoiattolo.

The blackout was caused by a squirrel.

Non spaventarti quando ci saranno dei blackout.

Don't be scared when there are blackouts.

— Mademoiselle (2016)

Un blackout!

A blackout!

— Mademoiselle (2016)

Ti ricordi la sera del blackout?

Do you remember the night of the blackout?

— No Other Choice - Non c'è altra scelta (2025)