Localización (en. Location)

/loko.lisaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The assignment of a place or position to an object or event.
The localization of the new supermarket will be announced soon.
La localización del nuevo supermercado se anunciará pronto.
Process of adapting a product or content to a specific market.
The localization of the software allowed the company to reach new customers.
La localización del software permitió a la empresa alcanzar nuevos clientes.
Specific location of a place or facility.
The localization of the hotel is very convenient for tourists.
La localización del hotel es muy conveniente para los turistas.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'localis', which means 'local'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Geographic localization
Reference to the position of a place on Earth.
localización geográfica
Resource localization
Identification and distribution of available resources in an area.
localización de recursos
GPS localization
Determination of the location through the Global Positioning System.
localización por GPS

Related Words

To locate
Action of finding or determining the place of something.
localizar
Locality
Small place, generally inhabited, within a larger area.
localidad
Local
Referring to a specific or nearby place.
local

Slang Meanings

Term used in technology to refer to the adaptation of software to different languages.
The localization of the app has improved its usability in several countries.
La localización de la app ha mejorado su usabilidad en varios países.
Expression used in marketing to refer to target audience.
Localization is key to capturing the attention of the local market.
La localización es clave para captar la atención del mercado local.