How to Say "latitude" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “latitude” is “latitud” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Madrid y Nueva York están casi en la misma latitud.
Madrid and New York are almost at the same latitude.
La latitud se mide en grados de norte a sur.
Latitude is measured in degrees from north to south.
Necesitamos conocer la latitud exacta para encontrar el barco.
We need to know the exact latitude to find the boat.
Always Feminine
Words ending in '-tud' are always feminine in Spanish. Use 'la' and 'una' with this word.
Comparing with Longitude
Just like in English, 'latitud' (horizontal lines) is often paired with 'longitud' (vertical lines) to give a specific location.
Confusing with Altitude
Mistake: “Usar 'latitud' para hablar de la altura de una montaña.”
Correction: Use 'altitud' for height above sea level; 'latitud' is only for your position on the map.
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