Navegación (en. Navigation)

/na-βe-ɣa-'θjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
It refers to the act of traveling by means of vessels.
Navigation by rivers was essential for trade in ancient times.
La navegación por ríos fue fundamental para el comercio en la antigüedad.
Use of instruments and techniques to guide vessels.
The advancement in navigation has allowed exploration of the oceans.
El avance en la navegación ha permitido explorar los océanos.
Area of computer science that refers to the searching and transfer of information on the internet.
Web navigation is an essential skill today.
La navegación web es una habilidad esencial hoy en día.

Etymology

From the Latin 'navigatio', which means 'the act of navigating'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Safe navigation
It refers to navigating without risks, carefully.
navegación segura
Navigation by instruments
Use of specific tools and techniques to guide vessels in the absence of visual references.
navegación por instrumentos
Sailing navigation
A type of navigation that takes advantage of the wind with sails.
navegación a vela

Related Words

To navigate
Act of moving through water in a vessel.
navegar
Navigator
A person who is dedicated to navigation.
navegante
Vessel
Any type of vehicle designed for navigation.
embarcación

Slang Meanings

To browse the internet easily.
I was browsing the web and found interesting information.
Estuve navegando en la red y encontré información interesante.
To drift aimlessly in a conversation.
We were drifting over various topics without reaching anything concrete.
Estuvimos navegando sobre temas variados sin llegar a nada concreto.