El cinturó de seguretat
Example: Recorda posar-te el cinturó de seguretat abans de volar.
Definition
"El cinturó de seguretat" refers to the safety belt used in vehicles, especially airplanes, to secure passengers and prevent injury during turbulence or accidents. It is essential for ensuring the safety of travelers by keeping them firmly in place during flights.
Etymology
The phrase "el cinturó de seguretat" comes from Catalan, where "cinturó" means belt and "seguretat" means safety or security. This compound term literally translates to 'the belt of safety,' highlighting its protective function. Did you know that safety belts became widely used in aviation after studies showed their effectiveness in reducing injuries during crashes?
Learn to use this word actively
"El cinturó de seguretat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
