La triangulación
Example: La triangulación fue clave para mapear territorios desconocidos en la historia.
Definition
"La triangulación" is a historical method used to determine the location of a point by forming triangles to known points. It was essential for mapping unknown territories accurately, allowing explorers and cartographers to create precise maps based on geometric principles.
Etymology
The term "la triangulación" comes from the Spanish word for 'triangle,' which itself originates from the Latin 'triangulum,' meaning 'three-cornered.' The concept involves using triangles to measure distances and positions, a technique that has been fundamental in navigation and cartography since ancient times.
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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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