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.
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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