Translation of Spanish word "mapa" to English
mapa
/ma.pa/
Meaning
Nouna representation of an area, especially on a flat surface.
How to use
Mapa ('map') ends in -a but is grammatically masculine: el mapa (plural: los mapas). Mapa de carreteras — Road map.
🇬🇧 English
map
Example
El mapa estaba pegado en la pared.
The map was stuck on the wall.
Necesitamos un mapa para llegar al parque.
We need a map to get to the park.
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- mapa mental— mind map
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What does the Spanish word "mapa" mean?▼
The Spanish word "mapa" means "map" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El mapa estaba pegado en la pared." (which translates as "The map was stuck on the wall.").
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