El cinturón de seguridad
Example: Por favor, abróchate el cinturón de seguridad durante el vuelo.
Definition
"El cinturón de seguridad" is a safety device in vehicles, especially airplanes, designed to secure a passenger in their seat to prevent injury during sudden stops or turbulence. It is commonly fastened across the lap and sometimes the shoulder for protection during a flight.
Etymology
The term "el cinturón de seguridad" comes from Spanish, where "cinturón" means belt and "seguridad" means safety or security. The phrase literally translates to 'the safety belt,' emphasizing its purpose to keep passengers safe. Did you know that seat belts were first introduced in airplanes in the early 20th century to reduce injuries during turbulence and crashes?
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"El cinturón de seguridad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the seatbelt