Exploración (en. Exploration)

/eksploɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of investigating or getting to know something thoroughly.
The exploration of Mars has revealed much information about the planet.
La exploración de Marte ha revelado mucha información sobre el planeta.
Activity of traveling through a territory in order to study or discover it.
The exploration of the ocean is essential for understanding marine life.
La exploración del océano es fundamental para entender la vida marina.
Preliminary study to determine the feasibility of a project.
The exploration of natural resources is key to economic development.
La exploración de recursos naturales es clave para el desarrollo económico.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'exploratio', which comes from 'explorare', meaning 'to investigate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

space exploration
Study of celestial bodies and space outside the Earth's atmosphere.
exploración espacial
market exploration
Analysis of a specific market to understand its dynamics and opportunities.
exploración de mercado
scientific exploration
Systematic investigation of a phenomenon to obtain detailed knowledge.
exploración científica

Related Words

explorer
Person dedicated to exploring unknown places.
explorador
to explore
Action of examining or investigating a place or topic.
explorar
exploratory
Related to exploration; aimed at investigating.
exploratorio

Slang Meanings

Exploration of new experiences.
She is always in exploration mode, seeking new adventures.
Ella siempre está en modo exploración, buscando nuevas aventuras.
Informal investigation of a place.
We did a quick exploration of the neighborhood to see what was new.
Hicimos una exploración rápida por el barrio para ver qué había nuevo.