El mapa de navegación
Example: El piloto consultó el mapa de navegación antes del vuelo.
Definition
"El mapa de navegación" is a detailed chart used in aviation to guide pilots during flights, showing routes, waypoints, airspaces, and navigational aids. It helps pilots plan and follow safe and accurate paths through the air.
Etymology
The phrase "el mapa de navegación" comes from Spanish, where "mapa" means map, derived from the Latin 'mappa' meaning cloth or napkin used for drawing, and "navegación" comes from the Latin 'navigatio,' meaning the act of sailing or navigating. Together, they describe a chart specifically designed to aid navigation, especially in air travel.
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"El mapa de navegación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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