GPS coordinates

[/dʒiː piː ɛs ˈkoʊ.ɔɹ.də.neɪts/]
nounpl: GPS coordinates
coordenadas GPS
1. A set of numerical values (latitude and longitude) that identify a precise location on Earth using the Global Positioning System
The GPS coordinates for the Statue of Liberty are 40.6892° N, 74.0445° W.
As coordenadas GPS para a Estátua da Liberdade são 40.6892° N, 74.0445° O.
2. Geographic location data expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds, or decimal degrees format
I saved the GPS coordinates of my parked car on my phone.
Salvei as coordenadas GPS do meu carro estacionado no meu telefone.
GPS technology has become ubiquitous in Brazil and the USA for navigation, ride-sharing apps (Uber, 99), delivery services, and emergency response. The term 'coordenadas GPS' is widely understood by urban populations and increasingly by rural users as smartphones become more prevalent. In both countries, sharing GPS coordinates is common practice for meeting locations and emergency situations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
latitude and longitudegeographic coordinatesposition coordinateslocation data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coordenadas GPS
Standard term used in navigation, mapping, and technology contexts
Rio de Janeiro
coordenadas GPS
Used in tourism and navigation with same standard form
São Paulo
coordenadas GPS
Common in tech industry and urban navigation applications
Portugal
coordenadas GPS
Same terminology used; may also use 'coordenadas de localização'

Related Words

latitudelongitudegeolocationmappingnavigationsatellite

Related Idioms & Phrases

pin someone's location using GPS coordinates
share GPS coordinates with someone
get a fix on GPS coordinates
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