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    Latitud (en. Latitude)

    /la.tiˈtud/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Distance measured in degrees from the equator to the poles.
    The latitude of our city is approximately 40 degrees north.
    La latitud de nuestra ciudad es aproximadamente 40 grados norte.
    The freedom a person has regarding their behavior or activities.
    The teacher gave the students more latitude to choose their projects.
    El profesor le dio más latitud a los estudiantes para que eligieran sus proyectos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'latitudo', meaning 'breadth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    geographic latitude
    A measure that indicates the position of a place on Earth in relation to the equator.
    latitud geográfica
    under latitude
    In an area that is closer to the equator.
    bajo latitud

    Related Words

    longitude
    Angular measure indicating the position of a place east or west of the Greenwich meridian.
    longitud
    map
    A graphical representation of a geographic area that can show latitudes and longitudes.
    mapa

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use of latitude to refer to relaxation or freedom in social situations.
    The boss gave us latitude in planning the event.
    El jefe nos dio latitud en la planificación del evento.