brownout

• Sustantivo que designa una disminución voluntaria o accidental del suministro eléctrico que provoca una bajada de tensión, haciendo que las luces se atenúen o se reduzca la potencia disponible, sin llegar a un apagón total. Se aplica a menudo a zonas urbanas o extensas durante picos de demanda o fallos en la red.

A noun referring to a reduction in electrical power supply, resulting in dimmed lights or partial darkness, often used in the context of cities or large areas.

1. Reduction in electrical powerB2formal

   A temporary reduction in the supply of electrical power, causing lights to dim but not go out completely.

   Reducción temporal del suministro eléctrico

   • The city experienced a brownout during the heatwave.
   • The brownout caused some appliances to malfunction.
   • Residents were asked to reduce electricity usage to prevent a brownout.

   Sinónimosdipsag

2. Darkening for securityC1formal

   A period of enforced darkness, especially in a city, to make it less visible to enemy aircraft.

   Apagón defensivo

   • During the war, the city was under a brownout to avoid detection.
   • The military ordered a brownout to protect the base from aerial attack.
   • Residents covered their windows during the brownout.

   Sinónimosblackoutdimout