Spanish phrase
~ está cortada
Meaning
___ is out.
When to use it
Indicates that something has lost electrical power. Used to report a power outage for a home, appliance, or building, neutral tone when checking cause or contacting the utility.
Example dialogue
¿Qué ha pasado? La luz está cortada.
What's happened? The power is out.
Voy a llamar a la compañía.
I'll call the company.