What is the Spanish word for "lockdown"?

Learn how to say "lockdown" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lockdown

Spanish

confinamiento

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Alternative translations of "lockdown"

bloqueo
cierre

Examples of how to use "lockdown" in Spanish

English
The city went into lockdown during the pandemic.
Spanish
La ciudad entró en confinamiento durante la pandemia.
English
The school announced a sudden lockdown today.
Spanish
La escuela anunció un confinamiento repentino hoy.
English
We stayed indoors during the city lockdown.
Spanish
Nos quedamos en casa durante el confinamiento de la ciudad.
English
Her office began a two-week lockdown period.
Spanish
Su oficina comenzó un período de confinamiento de dos semanas.
English
Community support grew stronger during the lockdown.
Spanish
El apoyo comunitario se fortaleció durante el confinamiento.

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