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No. 10,907 in Spanish

detecta

"Detecta" means "detects."

In a sentence

  • El radar detecta objetos metálicos a larga distancia.

    The radar detects metallic objects at long distances.

    Here, 'detecta' refers to the ability of the radar to discover or identify metallic objects.

  • Si alguien en la sala detecta un error en la presentación, por favor avise.

    If anyone in the room detects a mistake in the presentation, please notify.

    In this example, 'detecta' demonstrates the act of perceiving or noting a mistake by the audience.

  • El sistema de seguridad de la casa detecta cualquier movimiento sospechoso.

    The home security system detects any suspicious movement.

    This usage of 'detecta' relates to the system sensing or observing suspicious activity for safety purposes.

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