La caja negra
Example: La caja negra reveló la causa del accidente aéreo.
Definition
"La caja negra" refers to the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder on an aircraft, which stores crucial information about the flight's operation and pilot communications. It is used to investigate incidents and determine the cause of aviation accidents.
Etymology
The term "la caja negra" literally means 'the black box' in Spanish. It originated from aviation jargon, where the device was originally housed in a black or brightly colored box to aid in its recovery after crashes. Did you know the box is usually bright orange to make it easier to find?
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"La caja negra" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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