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 airports where passengers and their belongings are inspected to ensure safety before boarding a flight. It involves screening for prohibited items and verifying identification to prevent threats and maintain secure travel.
Etymology
The phrase "el control de seguridad" combines Spanish words where "control" derives from the Latin 'contrarotulare,' meaning to check or verify, and "seguridad" comes from Latin 'securitas,' meaning safety or freedom from danger. Together, they literally translate to 'the control of safety,' highlighting its purpose in travel security.
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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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