La triangulación
Example: La triangulación fue crucial para las exploraciones marítimas antiguas.
Definition
"La triangulación" refers to a method used historically in navigation and surveying that determines precise locations by measuring angles from three known points. It was crucial for ancient maritime explorations to accurately map unknown territories and ensure safe travel across seas.
Etymology
The term "la triangulación" comes from the Spanish word 'triángulo,' meaning triangle, combined with the suffix '-ción' indicating an action or process. It literally means 'the process of forming triangles,' which reflects the technique of using triangles to pinpoint locations. Did you know? This method dates back to ancient civilizations who mastered geometry to explore and map the world.
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"La triangulación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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