El detector de metales
Example: El detector de metales en el aeropuerto es muy importante.
Definition
"El detector de metales" refers to a device used in airports and other security areas to identify metallic objects on a person's body or belongings, ensuring safety by detecting weapons or prohibited metal items during security checks.
Etymology
The term "el detector de metales" comes from Spanish, combining "detector," derived from the Latin 'detegere' meaning 'to uncover,' and "metales," from Latin 'metallum' meaning 'metal.' Did you know? The concept of metal detection was developed during World War II to find landmines, which influenced its use in security today.
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"El detector de metales" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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