La seguridad
Example: La seguridad en la construcción es fundamental para evitar accidentes.
Definition
"La seguridad" in engineering refers to the set of measures and protocols designed to protect people, equipment, and structures from accidents, damages, or failures. It ensures safe working conditions and prevents hazards, as in the phrase, 'La seguridad en la construcción es fundamental para evitar accidentes.'
Etymology
The word "la seguridad" comes from the Latin term 'securitas,' meaning 'freedom from care' or 'security.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to signify safety and protection, especially in technical fields like engineering. Did you know? The root 'secur-' is also related to the word 'secure,' emphasizing protection and stability.
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"La seguridad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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