Peldaños (en. Steps)

/pelˈðan̴os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A step that is part of a staircase.

I carefully climbed the steps of the staircase.

Subí los peldaños de la escalera con cuidado.

Degrees of advancement or progress in a situation.

Each step I take in my career makes me feel more confident.

Cada peldaño que subo en mi carrera me hace sentir más confiado.

Each of the elements that make up a stepped structure.

The steps of the mountain were difficult to climb.

Los peldaños de la montaña eran difíciles de escalar.

From the ancient term 'peldano', related to 'peldaño' and of uncertain origin.

to climb steps

To make progress step by step.

subir peldaños

to descend steps

To retreat in a situation or project.

bajar peldaños

to take a step

To take a step in a process.

hacer un peldaño

staircase

A structure composed of steps that serves to go up or down.

escalera

ascent

The act of rising to a higher level.

ascenso

progress

Advancement on a path or process.

progreso

To rise in life or in a career.

He is rising through the ranks at work quickly.

Está subiendo peldaños en su trabajo rápidamente.

To face difficulties step by step.

You have to take it one step at a time.

Tienes que tomarlo un peldaño a la vez.