La detección
Example: La detección temprana de enfermedades salva muchas vidas.
Definition
"La detección" refers to the act or process of discovering or identifying the presence of something, often something hidden or difficult to notice. It is commonly used in contexts such as early detection of diseases, where recognizing a condition promptly can save lives.
Etymology
The word "la detección" comes from the Spanish verb 'detectar,' which originates from the Latin 'detegere,' meaning 'to uncover' or 'to reveal.' This root combines 'de-' (removal) and 'tegere' (to cover). Did you know? The idea behind "la detección" is literally about uncovering something concealed.
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"La detección" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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