coordenada
“coordenada” means “coordinate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
coordinate
Also: location
📝 In Action
Introduce las coordenadas en el GPS para encontrar la casa.
A2Enter the coordinates into the GPS to find the house.
El barco envió sus coordenadas antes de la tormenta.
B1The ship sent its coordinates before the storm.
Necesito la coordenada X para completar la gráfica.
B2I need the X coordinate to complete the graph.
framework
Also: parameters
📝 In Action
El debate se desarrolló bajo unas coordenadas ideológicas muy claras.
C1The debate took place under very clear ideological frameworks.
Debemos entender el libro en sus coordenadas históricas.
C1We must understand the book within its historical parameters.
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'co-' (together) and 'ordinatus' (ordered/arranged). It originally referred to things placed in a specific order relative to one another.
First recorded: 18th Century (in a mathematical context)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'coordenada' and 'coordinada'?
It is just one letter, but a big difference! 'Coordenada' (with an 'e') is a point on a map. 'Coordinada' (with an 'i') is the feminine form of 'organized'.
Is it always used with 'latitud' and 'longitud'?
Mostly, yes! In geography, 'las coordenadas' are almost always a pair consisting of 'latitud' (latitude) and 'longitud' (longitude).
Do people use this word in daily life?
Yes, especially now with smartphones. You might hear someone say 'Pásame las coordenadas' (Send me the coordinates/location) when they want you to send a pin on WhatsApp or Google Maps.