Filipino · Travel & Places
mapa
Map
Beginnernoun
Definition
A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.
Example
Tinitingnan ko ang mapa sa cellphone.
I look at the map on my phone.
Etymology
'Mapa' is derived from the Spanish word 'mapa', illustrating the linguistic borrowing that occurred during British and American colonial periods.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mapa' is used in both formal and informal settings, frequently appearing in academic and everyday contexts related to navigation.