Meaning
latitude
- distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees
- geographical position in terms of latitude
In a sentence
Questa città si trova a una latitudine elevata.
This city is located at a high latitude.
Sai la latitudine di Roma?
Do you know the latitude of Rome?
A questa latitudine il clima non è molto caldo.
At this latitude the climate is not very warm.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| latitudine | feminine · singular |
| latitudini | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular in geography: a una certa latitudine.
- Often paired with longitudine.
- Figurative uses exist, but the geographic meaning is the main one.