Escaleras (en. Stairs)

es-ka-le-ras

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of steps or stairways arranged in an ascending or descending manner.

The stairs in the building are very wide.

Las escaleras del edificio son muy amplias.

Two or more steps used to access different levels.

I went up the stairs to get to the rooftop.

Subí por las escaleras para llegar a la azotea.

A portable structure, like a ladder.

I need a ladder to paint the wall.

Necesito una escalera para pintar la pared.

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

to be caught between a rock and a hard place

To be in a difficult situation with two bad options.

estar entre la espada y la pared

to get off the stairs

To withdraw from a complicated situation.

bajarse de las escaleras

to rise rapidly

To increase rapidly in quantity or popularity.

subir como la espuma

step

Each of the steps that make up the ladder.

escalón

elevator

Mechanical system used to go up and down between different levels.

ascensor

platform

Elevated space where one can stop or work.

plataforma

Step ladder.

I'm going to get the ladder to reach that object on the top shelf.

Voy a buscar la escalera para alcanzar ese objeto en el estante superior.

Something that is used to 'climb' in life.

That course is a good stepping stone to advance in your career.

Ese curso es una buena escalera para avanzar en tu carrera.