No. 13,877 in Spanish
sismógrafo
An instrument that detects and records ground vibrations, such as those caused by earthquakes.
In a sentence
El sismógrafo registró un pequeño temblor en la región.
The seismograph recorded a small tremor in the region.
Here 'sismógrafo' refers to the scientific device used to measure and record movements of the earth.
Un equipo de científicos instaló un nuevo sismógrafo para monitorear la actividad sísmica.
A team of scientists installed a new seismograph to monitor seismic activity.
In this case, 'sismógrafo' is used to describe the subject (the device) being installed for monitoring purposes.
El museo cuenta con una exposición sobre los primeros sismógrafos usados en el estudio de los terremotos.
The museum has an exhibit about the first seismographs used in earthquake studies.
Here 'sismógrafo' is employed in a historical context, emphasizing its relevance in scientific advancements and research.
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