satellite view

[ˈsætəlaɪt vjuː]
nounpl: satellite views
visão de satélite
1. An aerial perspective of Earth's surface captured by satellites, typically used in mapping applications to show geographical features from above
I zoomed in on the satellite view to see my house from space.
Fiz zoom na visão de satélite para ver minha casa do espaço.
2. A feature in digital mapping services (like Google Maps) that displays photographic imagery taken from orbital satellites
The satellite view makes it easier to understand the terrain before hiking.
A visão de satélite facilita entender o terreno antes de fazer trilha.
3. High-resolution imagery used for urban planning, environmental monitoring, or geographical analysis
Urban planners use satellite view imagery to track development patterns.
Planejadores urbanos usam imagens de visão de satélite para rastrear padrões de desenvolvimento.
In Brazil, 'visão de satélite' is widely used with the popularity of Google Maps and similar applications. The technology has become integral to urban planning, environmental monitoring, and even tourism planning. Portuguese speakers commonly use this term when discussing digital mapping tools and geographic analysis.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
satellite imageryaerial viewoverhead viewbird's eye vieworbital imagery
Antonyms / Antônimos
street viewground level viewfirst-person perspective

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
visão de satélite
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
imagem de satélite
Alternative commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
vista aérea do satélite
More formal variant used in business contexts
Portugal
vista de satélite
Portuguese European variation with slightly different word order

Related Words

satellite mapaerial photographyremote sensinggeospatial imagerymapping application

Related Idioms & Phrases

bird's eye view of the situation
see something from a satellite perspective
get a satellite view on something
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