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detección

detection

noun deh-tek-SYOHN Rare

Usage Note

Detección is used in scientific, medical, and security contexts: detección temprana del cáncer 'early cancer detection'. It is a direct match for English 'detection' with no false-friend risk. The plural detecciones drops the accent on the final syllable following standard Spanish stress rules.

Examples

"La detección temprana salva vidas."

Natural Translation

Early detection saves lives.

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