Detectar
Example: Los científicos pueden detectar cambios en el clima rápidamente.
Definition
"Detectar" means to discover or identify the presence or existence of something, especially something not immediately obvious. It often involves recognizing changes, signals, or objects through observation or instruments, as in scientists detecting climate changes quickly.
Etymology
The verb "detectar" comes from the Latin verb 'detegere,' which means 'to uncover' or 'to reveal.' It combines 'de-' (meaning 'off' or 'away') and 'tegere' (meaning 'to cover'). Did you know? The word evolved to mean discovering hidden things, fitting for its use in scientific contexts.
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"Detectar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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