GPS navigation
[jee-pee-ess nav-i-GAY-shun]
nounfemininepl: navegações por GPS
navegação por GPS
1. The process of determining one's position and planning a route using the Global Positioning System satellite network
I rely on GPS navigation to find my way through unfamiliar cities.
Eu dependo da navegação por GPS para encontrar meu caminho em cidades desconhecidas.
2. A system or application that provides real-time directional guidance and route information to a destination
The GPS navigation in my car shows traffic conditions and alternative routes.
A navegação por GPS do meu carro mostra as condições de trânsito e rotas alternativas.
3. Technology used for tracking location, route planning, and turn-by-turn directions
Most smartphones have GPS navigation capabilities built in.
A maioria dos smartphones possui capacidades de navegação por GPS incorporadas.
GPS navigation has become ubiquitous in both Brazil and the United States, fundamentally changing how people navigate cities and unfamiliar territories. In Brazil, smartphone-based GPS apps like Google Maps and Waze are extremely popular, especially in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The technology has reduced reliance on printed maps and traditional directions, and is now considered essential for urban navigation, delivery services, and ride-sharing applications.
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