El punt de control
Example: El punt de control revisa totes les maletes abans d'entrar.
Definition
"El punt de control" refers to a security checkpoint where all items, such as luggage, are carefully inspected before allowing entry. It ensures safety by monitoring and controlling access in places like airports, borders, or secure buildings.
Etymology
The phrase "el punt de control" comes from Catalan, where "punt" means point and "control" derives from Latin 'contrōllus,' meaning to check or oversee. Together, they describe a specific location designated for monitoring or inspection. Did you know? The word "control" entered many languages through French and Latin, emphasizing supervision.
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"El punt de control" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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