meridian
BrE /ˈmɛrɪdɪən/ AmE /ˈmɛrɪdɪən/
noun en → es
an imaginary line on the Earth's surface running from the North Pole to the South Pole, passing through a particular place and forming half of a circle around the Earth; one of these lines when it is used for measuring time or position in geography.
meridiano (geográfico)
- the meridian at 0 degrees
Collocations prime meridian
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The prime meridian passes through Greenwich, England.
El meridiano principal pasa por Greenwich, Inglaterra.
the middle of the day; noon (12 o'clock).
mediodía
- at midday
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The meeting is at meridian.
La reunión es a mediodía.
the time of greatest strength or activity in the day; the period when something is at its best.
punto óptimo, momento de mayor actividad
- in full meridian
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The garden is in full meridian during the summer.
El jardín está en su punto óptimo durante el verano.