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    Escalerilla (en. Ladder)

    /es.ka.le.ˈri.ʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A small ladder made of handrails or steps.
    I used the step ladder to reach the high shelf.
    Usé la escalerilla para alcanzar el estante alto.
    A structure that allows access to elevated places.
    The step ladder was used to repair the roof of the house.
    La escalerilla se usó para reparar el techo de la casa.
    Access ladder that can be used on boats or aircraft.
    Passengers climbed the step ladder of the plane.
    Los pasajeros subieron por la escalerilla del avión.

    Etymology

    From the diminutive of 'escalera'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to climb the step ladder
    Accessing a high place using a step ladder.
    subir por la escalerilla
    to descend the step ladder
    Descending from a high place using a step ladder.
    bajar por la escalerilla
    to use the step ladder
    Making use of a step ladder to perform a task at height.
    usar la escalerilla

    Related Words

    ladder
    Structure with steps that allows going up or down.
    escalera
    step
    Each of the steps of a ladder.
    peldaño
    scaffolding
    Temporary structure for working at height.
    andamio

    Slang Meanings

    People who always look for shortcuts.
    That guy is always looking for a shortcut to avoid hard work.
    Ese tipo siempre está buscando una escalerilla para evitar el trabajo duro.
    Term used to refer to a quick solution.
    They solved it with a quick fix, without thinking much.
    Lo resolvieron con una escalerilla, sin pensar mucho.