Example: Sempre uso a trava de segurança no cadeado da bicicleta.
Definition
"A trava de segurança" refers to a safety lock or mechanism designed to prevent unauthorized access or accidental operation, commonly used in contexts like securing bicycles or machinery to ensure safety and protection against theft or misuse.
The phrase "a trava de segurança" comes from Portuguese, where "trava" means lock or latch, and "segurança" means safety or security. The term literally translates to 'the safety lock,' highlighting its purpose to secure and protect. Did you know that "trava" traces back to Latin 'tropaeum,' related to fastening or stopping?
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the safety lock