Elevadores (en. Elevators)

/eleβaˈðoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Machines that transport people or cargo from one floor to another in buildings.

Elevators are essential in skyscrapers for rapid transportation.

Los elevadores son esenciales en rascacielos para el transporte rápido.

Devices used in construction to move heavy materials.

Construction elevators help lift materials to great heights.

Los elevadores de obra ayudan a levantar materiales a gran altura.

Equipment that facilitates mobility in areas where stairs are not practical.

Elevators are especially useful for people with reduced mobility.

Los elevadores son especialmente útiles para personas con movilidad reducida.

The term comes from the Latin 'elevātor', which means 'the one who elevates'.

Go up in the elevator

To use an elevator to ascend to a higher floor.

subir en elevador

Wait for the elevator

To remain in a place while waiting for the elevator to arrive.

esperar el elevador

Use of the elevator

The action of using the elevator to move between floors.

uso del elevador

Elevator

A machine that transports people or loads between different levels in a building.

ascensor

Freight elevator

An elevator specifically designed to transport cargo.

montacargas

Lifting platform

Equipment that lifts people or materials in construction sites or buildings.

plataforma elevadora

Quick job

I'm going to take the elevator, that way I get to the job faster.

Voy a tomar el elevador, así llego más rápido a la chamba.

Get in

When you arrive at the building, get in the elevator and come to the office.

Cuando llegues al edificio, súbete al elevador y ven a la oficina.