printed atlas
[/ˈprɪntɪd ˈætləs/]
nounmasculinepl: printed atlases / printed atlantes
atlas impresso
1. A bound collection of maps printed on paper, showing geographical, political, or thematic information about regions, countries, or the world
The student consulted a printed atlas to locate the capital cities of South America.
O estudante consultou um atlas impresso para localizar as capitais da América do Sul.
2. A reference book containing systematically arranged maps and geographic data in physical, printed form
Before GPS technology, travelers relied heavily on printed atlases for navigation.
Antes da tecnologia GPS, os viajantes dependiam bastante de atlas impressos para navegação.
Printed atlases remain culturally significant in both Brazilian and American educational systems, despite the digital age. They are commonly found in schools, libraries, and geographic institutions. In Brazil, printed atlases are particularly valued in geography classes and are often required classroom materials. The shift from printed to digital atlases has been gradual, with printed versions maintaining importance for learning purposes and as reference materials in institutions with limited digital access.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to be lost without a printed atlas (meaning to be unable to navigate or find one's way)
atlas in hand (having geographical knowledge or resources available)
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