Google Maps
[/ˈɡuːɡəl mæps/]
noun
Google Maps
1. A web mapping service developed by Google that provides satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic street-level imagery, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by car, public transportation, bicycle, or on foot
I used Google Maps to find the fastest route to the airport.
Usei o Google Maps para encontrar a rota mais rápida até o aeroporto.
2. The mobile application version of this mapping service available on smartphones and tablets
The Google Maps app on my phone helped me navigate the city.
O aplicativo Google Maps no meu telefone me ajudou a navegar pela cidade.
Google Maps is ubiquitously used in both Brazil and the United States for navigation, location discovery, and travel planning. In Brazil, it has become essential for urban navigation given the complex street layouts in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The service is often preferred over printed maps and traditional GPS devices, and its Street View feature is particularly popular for exploring unfamiliar areas virtually.
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