Spanish Conversation · Level 154
30 words
Spanish word
topográfico
Pronunciation
IPA/topoˈɣɾafiko/
Meaning
- adjectivetopographic
Example
El mapa topográfico muestra las montañas.
The topographic map shows the mountains.
More examples
Antes de la caminata, miramos el mapa topográfico para orientarnos.
Before the hike, we looked at the topographic map to orient ourselves.
Core concept
Map symbols, contour shading and labels that indicate the configuration and elevation of terrain.
Common phrases
mapa topográfico
topographic map
Similar words
montañoso: Contains many mountains and steep elevation changes across the terrain.
plano: Features very flat ground with minimal slope and almost no elevation change.
accidentado: Has a rough, uneven surface with bumps and hollows that hinder travel on foot or by vehicle.
rocoso: Contains abundant rocks and exposed outcrops, giving a hard, stony surface.
Definition in Spanish
Que sirve para representar o estudiar la configuración del terreno, indicando elementos como montes, valles, pendientes y cotas.
Word origin
Formed from topografía (terrain description) plus the adjective suffix -ico, with topografía itself from Greek tópos "place" and graphein "to write".
Usage tips
- Used specifically for physical terrain features, whereas geográfico tends to be broader and can refer to regional, political, or thematic geography.
Related words
- topografíatopographynoun