waypoints

[ˈweɪpɔɪnts]
nounpl: waypoints
pontos de passagem
1. Specific locations or coordinates along a planned route or path, used in navigation systems, GPS devices, or travel planning
The GPS device showed several waypoints along the hiking trail.
O dispositivo GPS mostrou vários pontos de passagem ao longo da trilha de caminhada.
2. Intermediate destinations or stopping points on a journey
We marked waypoints on our road trip to plan our rest stops.
Marcamos pontos de passagem em nossa viagem de carro para planejar nossas paradas de descanso.
3. In video games or interactive media, marked locations that serve as objectives or navigation guides
The game's waypoints help players navigate through the open world.
Os pontos de passagem do jogo ajudam os jogadores a navegar pelo mundo aberto.
The term 'waypoints' is increasingly used in Brazil without translation, especially among GPS and gaming communities. In navigation and tourism contexts, Portuguese translations are preferred. The concept reflects modern travel planning and technology adoption in both Brazilian and American cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
checkpointslandmarkscoordinatesstopsdestinationsmarkers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos de passagem
Most common translation in technical and navigation contexts
General Brazilian
marcos de rota
Alternative used in travel planning contexts
Portugal
pontos de referência
Preferred term in European Portuguese, especially in navigation apps
USA Technical
waypoints
Commonly used untranslated in Brazilian tech communities

Related Words

navigationrouteGPScoordinatestrackingjourney

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the waypoints
mark waypoints on a map
follow the waypoints
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