A caixa preta
Example: Os investigadores analisaram a caixa preta do avião acidentado.
Definition
"A caixa preta" refers to the flight recorder device installed in aircraft that records crucial flight data and cockpit audio, which helps investigators understand the events leading to an accident or incident.
Etymology
The term "a caixa preta" literally means "the black box" in Portuguese. Despite the name, the device is usually bright orange to aid in its recovery after a crash. The name likely originated from the early days of aviation when recording devices were encased in black boxes.
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the black box