Detectaron (en. Detected)
/de.tekˈta.ɾon/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The action of discovering something that is not easily visible.
Scientists detected a new subatomic particle in their experiments.
Los científicos detectaron una nueva partícula subatómica en sus experimentos.
To find or point out an anomaly in a system.
Engineers detected failures in the electrical grid.
Los ingenieros detectaron fallos en la red eléctrica.
To know or be objectively aware of something that was not previously known.
They detected an increase in ocean temperature.
Detectaron un aumento en la temperatura del océano.
Etymology
From the verb 'detectar', which comes from the Latin 'detectare', meaning 'to reveal' or 'to discover'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
detect a problem
Identify an inconvenience or failures in a process.
detectar un problema
they detected changes
They found variations or modifications in something specific.
detectaron cambios
they detected signs
They identified clues or signs of a phenomenon.
detectaron señales
Related Words
detect
To discover or identify something.
detectar
detection
The act of identifying or discovering something.
detección
detective
A person who investigates and solves crimes or mysteries.
detective
Slang Meanings
To detect signs of something suspicious.
The group of friends detected that something strange was happening at the party.
El grupo de amigos detectó que algo raro sucedía en la fiesta.
To find something unexpectedly.
In the exam, they detected that some questions were poorly formulated.
En el examen, detectaron que algunas preguntas estaban mal formuladas.