Portuguese · Travel & Places
Mapa
[/ˈmapɐ/]
Map
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features.
Representação gráfica de uma área terrestre ou marítima.
Example
Você tem um mapa da cidade?
Do you have a map of the city?
Etymology
'Mapa' comes from the Latin 'mappa', meaning cloth or tablecloth, which evolved to refer to a representation of geographic areas.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mapa' is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, especially in geography and travel discussions. It has a consistent meaning across Portuguese-speaking regions.