Map in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: mah-pah
IPA: /’mapa/

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other meanings

“Mapa” is primarily used to describe a map, but it can also be used in some contexts to refer to a diagram or other visual representation of information. However, the primary meaning of the word is a map.

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do not confuse with

“Mapa” should not be confused with “mopa”, which means “mop” in Spanish.

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variations by country

The word “mapa” is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world, but there may be some variations in the specific types of maps and their uses in different regions. For example, in some Latin American countries, maps may be used more frequently for political or social purposes, while in Spain, maps may be more commonly used for tourism or historical research.

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idioms

“Perder el mapa” (to lose the map) is an idiom used to describe getting lost or confused, either literally or figuratively.

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usage

“Mapa” is used to describe a map, a visual representation of an area that shows geographic features, landmarks, and other important information. Maps can be used for navigation, planning, or educational purposes.

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origin

“Mapa” is a Spanish word that comes from the Latin word “mappa”, meaning “cloth” or “napkin”.

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mapa info.

Tips to remember the word “mapa”:
1. It’s very similar to the English word “map,” with only a single extra letter ‘a’ at the end.
2. Visualize a map of Spain (a Spanish-speaking country) and associate it with “mapa.”
3. Think of the phrase “More Amazing Places to Adventure” and use the first letters (MAPA) to remember the word.

Explanations:
– “Mapa” in Spanish refers to a representation of the Earth’s surface or a portion of it, indicating geographical features, locations, and topography.
– Like in English, “mapa” can be used for different types of maps, such as political, physical, topographic, road maps, etc.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Plano” is used in Spanish when referring to a city map or a floor plan.
– “Carta geográfica” is a formal term for a geographical map.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Mapa” doesn’t typically have slang meanings, but in some contexts, it can informally mean someone’s face, as it carries the features and ‘topography’ of a person (though this use is rare and somewhat playful).

Examples of sentences that use it:
– “Necesito un mapa para encontrar la dirección.” (I need a map to find the address.)
– “¿Puedes darme un mapa del metro?” (Can you give me a subway map?)
– “Vamos a estudiar los continentes en el mapa mundial.” (We’re going to study the continents on the world map.)
– “El mapa de la ciudad está desactualizado.” (The city map is outdated.)
– “Cuando viajo, siempre llevo un mapa para no perderme.” (When I travel, I always carry a map so I don’t get lost.)

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