navegación
“navegación” means “browsing” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
browsing, surfing
Also: usage
📝 In Action
La navegación por este sitio web es muy intuitiva.
A2Browsing this website is very intuitive.
El modo de navegación privada protege tus datos.
B1Private browsing mode protects your data.
navigation, sailing
Also: seafaring, aviation
📝 In Action
Los antiguos marineros usaban las estrellas para la navegación.
B1Ancient sailors used the stars for navigation.
La navegación aérea es más segura hoy en día.
B2Air navigation is safer nowadays.
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Quick Quiz: navegación
Question 1 of 2
If you are looking at your history on Google Chrome, what are you checking?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'navigatio', which comes from 'navis' (meaning ship) and 'agere' (meaning to drive or move). It literally meant 'driving a ship'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'navegación' for GPS directions in a car?
Yes! While 'navegación' originally meant ships, it is perfectly fine to use it for GPS systems (sistemas de navegación) in cars or on phones.
Why does it have an accent on the 'o'?
Spanish rules say that words ending in 'n' that are stressed on the last syllable need a written accent mark. Since we say 'na-be-ga-SYOHN', we mark the 'o'.