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    Navegación (en. Navigation)

    /na.βe.ɣaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The art or activity of directing a boat or an aircraft.
    Sailing navigation requires specific skills.
    La navegación a vela requiere habilidades específicas.
    The process of finding the route to follow on a journey.
    We use a GPS to improve our navigation through the city.
    Usamos un GPS para mejorar nuestra navegación por la ciudad.
    Set of techniques and knowledge related to orientation at sea.
    Coastal navigation is very different from open-sea navigation.
    La navegación costera es muy diferente a la navegación en alta mar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'navigatio', which means 'to navigate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    maritime navigation
    Activity of navigating by sea.
    navegación marítima
    air navigation
    Activity of flying and directing an aircraft.
    navegación aérea
    satellite navigation
    Use of satellites to determine position and route.
    navegación por satélite

    Related Words

    to navigate
    To direct a boat or aircraft.
    navegar
    ship
    Vessel used for navigation.
    nave
    navigator
    Device or software that aids in navigation.
    navegador

    Slang Meanings

    To browse the internet.
    I was browsing the web all afternoon.
    Estuve navegando por la red toda la tarde.
    To get lost in an unfamiliar place.
    I got lost in the city and you had to help me with navigation.
    Me perdí en la ciudad y tuviste que ayudarme con la navegación.