Gps (en. Gps)

/ˈdʒiː.piː.ɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Satellite navigation system that provides location and time information anywhere in the world.
We use GPS to find the fastest way to our destination.
Utilizamos el GPS para encontrar el camino más rápido a nuestro destino.
Device that uses signals from satellites to determine location.
The new car comes equipped with an integrated GPS.
El nuevo coche viene equipado con un GPS integrado.
Technology that enables geolocation through satellites.
GPS is essential for modern driving.
El GPS es esencial para la conducción moderna.

Etymology

Acronym for Global Positioning System in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

GPS in real time
Reference to a GPS system that constantly updates position.
GPS en tiempo real
to follow with GPS
Concept of using GPS to track the movement of an object or person.
seguir con GPS
GPS error
Situation in which the GPS system provides an incorrect location.
error de GPS

Related Words

navigation
Process of planning and following a route.
navegación
location
Action of determining the position of something or someone.
localización
satellite
Celestial body that orbits around a planet, used in GPS systems.
satélite

Slang Meanings

To use GPS as a synonym for not knowing directions.
Whenever I get lost, I ask the GPS.
Siempre que me pierdo, le pregunto al GPS.
To refer to strong dependencies on GPS.
He is so dependent on GPS that he can't read a map.
Es tan dependiente del GPS que no sabe leer un mapa.