El cable
Example: El cable conecta la televisión con el decodificador.
Definition
"El cable" refers to a flexible, insulated wire or group of wires used to transmit electricity or signals, commonly connecting devices such as a television and a decoder, allowing the transfer of power or data between them.
Etymology
The word "el cable" comes from the English word 'cable,' which itself originates from the Latin 'capulum,' meaning 'a rope or halter.' It entered Spanish as 'cable,' retaining the meaning related to strong ropes and, later, insulated wires for electrical or signal transmission.
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"El cable" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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