Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Radar (en. Radar)

    /ˈɾa.ðaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device that uses radio waves to detect the position and movement of objects.
    The airplane's radar detected an unknown object on its path.
    El radar del avión detectó un objeto desconocido en su ruta.
    Surveillance system that allows monitoring of air traffic.
    The control tower uses radar to manage traffic at the airport.
    La torre de control utiliza radar para gestionar el tráfico en el aeropuerto.
    Technology used in meteorology to study rain and other weather conditions.
    The weather radar showed the formation of a storm.
    El radar meteorológico mostró la formación de una tormenta.

    Etymology

    Derived from the English 'radio detection and ranging'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a radar
    To have the ability to perceive or detect situations or behaviors.
    tener un radar
    to be on the radar
    To be observed or considered closely.
    estar en el radar
    to take off the radar
    To stop considering or paying attention to something or someone.
    sacar del radar

    Related Words

    sonar
    Technology that uses sound waves to detect objects.
    sonar

    Slang Meanings

    To be alert or aware of someone’s situation.
    I am always on the radar of what my group of friends is doing.
    Siempre estoy en el radar de lo que hace mi grupo de amigos.
    To do something that attracts attention.
    That new project definitely put him on the company's radar.
    Ese nuevo proyecto definitivamente lo puso en el radar de la empresa.