Mapa

map; plan; geographic representationnoun

Alternative meanings

A visual representation of a place, territory, route, or space. It can show countries, cities, streets, roads, mountains, rivers, boundaries, or locations.

Pronunciation

MAH-pah

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish mapa. In modern contexts it can also be used for digital maps or app locations.

Variants or conjugations

world map; city map; digital map; plan; location

Related words and expressions

place; road; direction; land; geography; travel; location

Meaning and usage notes

Mapa is used like map in English for a geographic representation. For a floor plan or building plan, plano may fit depending on context.