El control de seguridad
Example: El control de seguridad en el aeropuerto fue muy rápido.
Definition
"El control de seguridad" refers to the checkpoint at an airport where passengers and their belongings are inspected to ensure safety before boarding a flight. This process helps prevent dangerous items from being brought on board and maintains overall security in air travel.
Etymology
The phrase "el control de seguridad" comes from Spanish, where "control" means 'control' or 'inspection,' and "seguridad" means 'security' or 'safety.' It literally translates to 'the security control,' describing the inspection checkpoint at airports. Did you know this term became commonly used as air travel expanded and security measures intensified worldwide?
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"El control de seguridad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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