maps

[/mæps/]
noun/verbpl: maps
mapas
1. Plural of map; representations of an area of land or sea showing physical features, political boundaries, or other information
The explorer studied the maps before embarking on the journey.
O explorador estudou os mapas antes de embarcar na jornada.
2. Third person singular present tense of the verb 'to map'; to plan or represent something in detail
She maps out her entire week every Sunday.
Ela planeja sua semana inteira todo domingo.
3. Detailed plans or representations of something abstract or conceptual
The company maps out its strategy for the next fiscal year.
A empresa planeja sua estratégia para o próximo ano fiscal.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'maps' is essential vocabulary for navigation, education, and planning. With the rise of digital mapping services like Google Maps, the term has evolved to encompass both physical and digital representations. In Brazil, understanding maps is particularly important given the country's vast geographical territory.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
chartsdiagramsplansblueprintsrepresentations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mapas
Standard usage for geographical representations
Rio de Janeiro
mapas
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
mapas
No significant regional variation
Portugal
mapas
Identical usage; no variation from Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

cartographygeographynavigationatlascompassterraincoordinates

Related Idioms & Phrases

put someone on the map - tornar alguém ou algo famoso
off the map - muito isolado ou desconhecido
map out - planejar detalhadamente
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