El perro puede detectar el olor del miedo desde lejos.
English: The dog can detect the smell of fear from far away.
detectar /dˌetektˈaɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "detect".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- detect
- Translation
- detectar
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
- Image
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| Dictionary form | detectar |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + detectar
- Examples
- A menudo necesitamos detectar.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Los médicos ahora pueden detectar esta enfermedad mucho antes.
English: Doctors can now detect this disease much earlier than before.
Si detectamos un problema, le informaremos inmediatamente.
English: If we detect a problem, we will inform you immediately.
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