Escalas (en. Scales)

/es-ka-las/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Series of steps or degrees in a measurement system.

The scales of the thermometer indicate the temperature in different degrees.

Las escalas del termómetro indican la temperatura en diferentes grados.

Degrees or levels in a classification.

Evaluation scales are used in school tests.

Las escalas de evaluación se utilizan en las pruebas escolares.

Rest or stop during a trip, especially on flights.

The flight from Madrid to Buenos Aires has two stops.

El vuelo de Madrid a Buenos Aires tiene dos escalas.

From Latin 'scala', which means 'ladder' or 'step'.

evaluation scales

System used to measure performance or quality.

escalas de evaluación

to make stops

To stop at various places during a trip.

hacer escalas

temperature scale

System that measures temperature in degrees.

escala de temperaturas

price scales

Classification of products according to their price.

escalas de precios

ladder

Structure formed by steps for going up or down.

escalera

scale

Instrument or system that allows for measurement.

escala

position

Situation or place where something is located.

posición

To stop in one place during a long trip.

We are going to make a stop in Miami before arriving in New York.

Vamos a hacer una escala en Miami antes de llegar a Nueva York.

Moment of rest in a task or activity.

Today I will take breaks every hour while I work.

Hoy tomaré escalas cada hora mientras trabajo.