short circuit

• Fallo eléctrico que ocurre cuando la corriente circula por un camino no previsto de muy baja resistencia, causando a menudo la interrupción del suministro o daños en el equipo. También se usa en sentido figurado para un fallo o interrupción repentina en un proceso o sistema.

An electrical malfunction that occurs when a current flows along an unintended path with very low resistance, often causing a power failure or damage to equipment. Also used figuratively to describe a sudden failure or interruption in a process or system.

1. Electrical faultB2formal

   An abnormal connection in an electrical circuit that allows current to flow along an unintended path, often causing damage or a power outage.

   Cortocircuito

   • The fire was caused by a short circuit in the wiring.
   • A short circuit tripped the circuit breaker.
   • He fixed the short circuit by replacing the damaged wire.

2. Mental lapse or confusionB2informal

   A temporary inability to think clearly or process information, often due to stress or fatigue.

   bloqueo mental

   • I had a short circuit and forgot my own phone number.
   • After working for 12 hours, his brain had a short circuit.
   • She experienced a short circuit during the exam and couldn't remember the formula.