latitude

• Sustantivo que designa la distancia angular de un punto de la superficie terrestre respecto al ecuador, medida en grados hacia el norte o hacia el sur; también se usa para referirse a la libertad o margen de acción.

A noun referring to the angular distance of a point on the Earth's surface north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

1. Geographic coordinateB1formal

   The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, measured in degrees.

   Latitud (coordenada geográfica)

   • The city is located at a latitude of 40 degrees north.
   • Latitude lines run parallel to the equator.
   • The ship's captain calculated the latitude using a sextant.

2. Freedom of actionB2formal

   Freedom from restrictions; scope for choice or action.

   libertad de acción

   • The manager gave her considerable latitude in making decisions.
   • Students have some latitude in choosing their research topics.
   • The contract allows for latitude in interpreting the terms.

   Sinónimosdiscretionelbow roomflexibilityfree handfreedomleewaylibertyplayroomscope

   Antónimosconstraintlimitationrestraintrestriction