Automático
Example: El sistema automático controla la temperatura sin intervención humana.
Definition
"Automático" describes a system or device that operates independently without the need for human intervention, often using pre-set mechanisms or controls to function efficiently and continuously, as in 'The automatic system controls the temperature without human intervention.'
Etymology
The word "automático" comes from the Greek word 'automatos,' meaning 'self-acting' or 'self-moving.' It entered Spanish through Latin and French, reflecting the idea of something working by itself without external control. Did you know? The term originally described self-moving machines before being applied broadly to various automatic processes.
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"Automático" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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