El control de equipaje
Example: El control de equipaje es obligatorio antes de abordar el avión.
Definition
"El control de equipaje" refers to the security procedure where baggage is inspected and screened before boarding a plane to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. This process is mandatory to prevent prohibited items from being carried on board.
Etymology
The phrase "el control de equipaje" combines Spanish words: 'control' meaning inspection or regulation, and 'equipaje' meaning luggage or baggage. 'Control' derives from Latin 'contra rotulus' meaning 'against the roll' or 'checking the list,' while 'equipaje' comes from the French 'équipage,' originally referring to equipment or gear. Did you know? The term evolved to specifically denote luggage checks in transportation contexts.
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"El control de equipaje" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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