elevaciónelevación

Elevaciónelevación is not a widely established term in any single language. Rather, it can be read as a bilingual compound combining the Spanish word elevación and the English elevation, both referring to the idea of height, raise, or altitude. In this sense, the term serves as a useful umbrella for discussions that cross linguistic boundaries, such as multilingual glossaries, maps, or architectural plans presented in both languages.

Etymology and meaning: Both elevación (Spanish) and elevation (English) derive from the Latin elevare, meaning to lift up or raise. In Spanish, elevación is a noun used to denote the act of elevating or the resulting height. In English, elevation is a noun meaning the height above a reference level, often sea level, or the act of elevating.

Applications in geography and mapping: Elevation refers to the altitude of a point on the Earth's surface. It is a fundamental datum in topographic maps, GIS, and navigation, indicating how tall a location is relative to mean sea level. Elevation data are used for terrain modeling, construction planning, and climate studies.

Applications in architecture and design: In architecture, an elevation is a type of drawing that represents the exterior face of a building in a flat, orthographic view. It communicates height, proportions, materials, and features of a vertical facade.

Other uses: Elevation also appears in biology and medicine to describe the action of lifting a part of the body, and in general usage for any increase in height or position.

See also: altitude, height, rise, relief, elevation model.