coordenadas

koh-or-deh-NAH-dahs/ko.oɾ.ðeˈna.ðas/

“coordenadas” means “coordinates” in Spanish (geographic or mathematical reference points).

coordinates

Also: grid reference

NounfB1

A simplified, colorful storybook illustration of a globe with intersecting blue grid lines defining latitude and longitude. A bright red 'X' marks a single, specific location on the map.

📝 In Action

El avión envió sus coordenadas antes de aterrizar.

The plane sent its coordinates before landing.

Tienes que introducir las coordenadas de latitud y longitud en el mapa.

You have to enter the latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.

Las coordenadas X, Y y Z definen la posición del objeto.

The X, Y, and Z coordinates define the object's position.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ubicación (location)
posición (position)

Common Collocations

coordenadas geográficas – geographical coordinates
coordenadas GPS – GPS coordinates
pedir las coordenadas – to ask for the coordinates

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "coordenadas" in Spanish:

coordinates→grid reference→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: coordenadas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'coordenadas'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

coordenada(coordinate (single reference point)) — Noun

coordenar(to coordinate) — Verb

coordinación(coordination) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

llamadasmiradas

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the verb 'coordenar,' which was formed in the 17th century from the Latin prefix 'co-' (meaning 'together') and 'ordinare' (meaning 'to put in order or arrange'). Therefore, coordinates are points arranged together to define a position.

First recorded: 17th century (as a concept in geometry)

Cognates (Related words)

English: coordinatesFrench: coordonnées

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'coordenadas' only used for geography?

No. While most commonly associated with maps (latitude and longitude), 'coordenadas' is also used in math and physics to describe positions on a graph or in space (like X, Y, and Z).

Can I use 'coordenadas' when talking about planning or organizing a party?

No, that would be confusing. If you mean 'coordinating' an event, you should use the verb 'coordinar' or the noun 'coordinación' (coordination/planning), not 'coordenadas' (the location points).