Escalo (en. I climb)

/esˈka.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Construction used to go up or down between different levels.
The ladder of the house has ten steps.
El escalo de la casa tiene diez escalones.
Set of steps in a particular place.
The ladder of the theater is very wide.
El escalo del teatro es muy amplio.

Etymology

From Latin 'scala', which means ladder.

Common Phrases and Expressions

access ladder
Ladder that allows access to an elevated place.
escalo de acceso
to make ladders
To move through a series of steps.
hacer escalos
to climb the ladder
To ascend using the steps.
subir por el escalo

Related Words

ladder
Structure that facilitates access between levels.
escalera
step
Each of the steps of a ladder.
escalón

Slang Meanings

To excessively raise the level of something.
You are escalating the problem, relax.
Estás escalando el problema, relájate.
To quickly rise in position or state.
That guy is climbing the hierarchy of the company.
Ese tipo está escalando en la jerarquía de la empresa.