noun
la mappa
map
Definition & meaning
Mappa means map: a representation of an area showing features such as roads, places, or geographical boundaries.
It can also refer to a diagram that organizes information, such as a concept map.
Grammar & Word origin
- Feminine noun: la mappa; plural: le mappe.
- From Latin mappa, meaning “cloth” or “napkin.” Maps were sometimes drawn on cloth.
Synonyms & antonyms
- carta — “map” or “chart,” especially in geographical contexts; it also has other meanings, including “paper.”
- pianta — a plan or map of a limited area, such as a city or building.
- schema — a diagram or outline; a synonym only when mappa refers to an arrangement of information.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Guardo la mappa per trovare la strada.noun
I look at the map to find the road.
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