Part of Speech

Phrase

Phonetic Transcription

[fjabilidáð ðe ma.pa]

Translation

Map reliability / Map accuracy

Meaning

"Fiabilidad de mapa" refers to the reliability or accuracy of a map. It is commonly used in the field of geography to assess how dependable a map is in terms of representing geographic features accurately. This phrase is more commonly used in written contexts, such as academic articles, research papers, or reports related to cartography or geography.

Example Sentences

1. La fiabilidad de mapa es crucial para la navegación en terrenos desconocidos. (Map reliability is crucial for navigation in unknown terrains.)
2. Los geógrafos trabajan constantemente en mejorar la fiabilidad de mapas topográficos. (Geographers are constantly working on improving the reliability of topographic maps.)

Idiomatic Expressions

There are no commonly used idiomatic expressions with the phrase "fiabilidad de mapa."

Etymology

The word "fiabilidad" comes from the Spanish word "fiar," which means "to trust" or "to rely on," and the suffix "-bilidad," which indicates "ability" or "capability." The word "mapa" originated from the Latin word "mappa," originally meaning "cloth" or "napkin," which evolved to refer to a representation of geographical features.

Synonyms

• Exactitud de mapa (Map accuracy)
• Precisión de mapa (Map precision)
• Confiabilidad cartográfica (Cartographic reliability)

Antonyms

• Inexactitud de mapa (Map inaccuracy)
• Falta de fiabilidad de mapa (Lack of map reliability)