cartografía
/kaɾtoɡɾaˈfia/feminine
The English word "cartography" is translated into Spanish as cartografía.
cartografía refers to the creation of charts and maps. You can use the phrase Cartografía Técnica o Científica to specify that you are referring to technical or scientific cartography.
Meaning: creation of charts and maps (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of this noun is cartografías.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾtoɡɾaˈfia/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term cartografía is often used to describe the 'mapping' of abstract concepts, such as a cartografía de los sentimientos or a 'mapping of feelings'.
- The word cartografía shares the same root as the Spanish word carta, which means 'letter' or 'card' as well as 'map'.
- Spanish speakers use the word croquis for a quick, rough sketch of a map, which differs from the formal science of cartografía.
Examples in context
- Mateo es un experto en cartografía antigua.Mateo is an expert in ancient cartography.This sentence demonstrates how to use cartografía when describing an expert in ancient cartography.Tatoeba #11792708 by Seael, translation #13002238 by araneo
- En este congreso, analizaremos la importancia de la cartografía en la geografía moderna.In this congress, we will analyze the importance of cartography in modern geography.
- La cartografía moderna utiliza satélites.Modern cartography uses satellites.
- Estudio la cartografía de la región.I study the cartography of the region.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are looking at a map in a library.
- MateoMe apasiona la cartografía digital.I am passionate about digital cartography.
- Elena¿Es difícil de aprender, Mateo?Is it difficult to learn, Mateo?
- MateoRequiere mucha precisión y paciencia.It requires a lot of precision and patience.
- ElenaParece un trabajo muy interesante.It seems like a very interesting job.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cartography” translations and entries cartografía, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
