Peldaños (en. Steps)

/pelˈdaɲos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Each of the steps of a ladder.

I carefully climbed the steps of the ladder.

Subí los peldaños de la escalera con cuidado.

Elements used to represent levels of a process or structure.

The steps of the project must be completed in order.

Los peldaños del proyecto deben ser cumplidos en orden.

Metaphor that refers to levels of hierarchy or personal advancement.

Every step you take in your career is an achievement.

Cada peldaño que subas en tu carrera es un logro.

From Latin 'paldanus', which means step.

to go up steps

To increase the level or status in something.

subir peldaños

to go down steps

To lose status or level in a situation.

bajar peldaños

ladder

Structure for going up and down between different levels.

escalera

level

Position on a scale.

nivel

Steps that must be followed to achieve something.

All the steps of the plan must be completed to reach the goal.

Hay que cumplir todos los peldaños del plan para llegar al objetivo.

To progress in a relationship or work.

Our relationship has advanced several steps this year.

Nuestra relación ha subido varios peldaños este año.