latitud
“latitud” means “latitude” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
latitude
Also: width
📝 In Action
Madrid y Nueva York están casi en la misma latitud.
A2Madrid and New York are almost at the same latitude.
La latitud se mide en grados de norte a sur.
B1Latitude is measured in degrees from north to south.
Necesitamos conocer la latitud exacta para encontrar el barco.
B2We need to know the exact latitude to find the boat.
regions
Also: scope
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He viajado por muchas latitudes y nunca vi nada igual.
B2I have traveled through many regions (latitudes) and never saw anything like it.
En estas latitudes, el sol nunca se pone en verano.
C1In these parts of the world, the sun never sets in summer.
La latitud de sus planteamientos asombró al comité.
C2The breadth of his ideas amazed the committee.
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If you are talking about how high a mountain is, should you use 'latitud'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'latitudo', which originally meant 'breadth' or 'width'. Early mapmakers used it to describe the width of the known world.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'latitud' the same as 'longitud'?
No. Think of latitude as horizontal lines (like rungs on a ladder) and longitude as vertical lines.
Can I use 'latitud' to describe someone's wide range of knowledge?
Yes, though it is very formal. You might say 'la latitud de sus conocimientos' to mean 'the breadth of their knowledge'.
How do I remember that 'latitud' is feminine?
Most abstract nouns ending in -d in Spanish (like libertad, ciudad, and actitud) are feminine.