Peldaño (en. Step)

/pelˈdaɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Horizontal element of a staircase to rest the foot.

I climbed many steps to reach the top.

Subí muchos peldanos para llegar a la cima.

Degree or level in a process or series.

This step is fundamental to the success of your career.

Este peldano es fundamental para el éxito de tu carrera.

Necessary step in a learning process.

The step you take determines your professional future.

El peldano que sigas determina tu futuro profesional.

From the Latin 'pulsare', which means 'to strike', in relation to the action of climbing steps.

To rise like a step

To advance in a process or project progressively.

subir como un peldano

To make a step forward

To take a positive step in a situation.

hacer un peldano hacia adelante

Every step counts

Every effort or step, no matter how small, is important.

cada peldano cuenta

Staircase

Structure that connects different levels, usually with steps.

escalera

Platform

Elevated flat surface that can be a step.

plataforma

Elevator

Device that allows moving up and down between different levels in a building.

ascensor

A small step in a complicated situation.

I need to take a step to solve this problem.

Necesito tomar un peldano para resolver este problema.

To progress slowly but steadily.

We are climbing steps in this project.

Estamos subiendo peldanos en este proyecto.