Escalones (en. Steps)

/es.kaˈlo.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Steps that make up a ladder.

The steps at the entrance are made of marble.

Los escalones de la entrada son de mármol.

Each of the levels of a staircase.

I carefully climbed up the steps of the house.

Subí por los escalones de la casa con cuidado.

Units or sections in a hierarchy or process.

The steps to success require dedication.

Los escalones del éxito requieren dedicación.

The term 'escalón' comes from the Latin 'scala', which means ladder.

to take steps

To make an effort to advance towards a goal.

echar escalones

to go down steps

To descend from a position or state.

bajar escalones

to climb steps

To move towards a better position or state.

subir escalones

ladder

Structure composed of steps.

escalera

step

Each of the steps of a staircase.

peldaño

level

State or condition in a scale.

nivel

Refers to the situation of gradually advancing in a process.

He is taking steps in his career.

Está echando escalones en su carrera.

Used to describe personal or academic progress.

She is climbing steps in college.

Ella está subiendo escalones en la universidad.