Rampa (en. Ramp)

/ˈrampa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Structure that rises at an angle between two levels.
The ramp of the building provides access for wheelchair users.
La rampa del edificio permite el acceso a personas en silla de ruedas.
Inclined platform used in sports or recreational activities.
Skaters perform tricks on the park ramp.
Los skaters realizan trucos en la rampa del parque.
Inclined surface used in machinery or roadways.
The loading ramp facilitates the transport of goods.
La rampa de carga facilita el transporte de mercancías.

Etymology

From Latin 'rampa', which means 'rise' or 'slope'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

access ramp
Structure that allows entry to a place.
rampa de acceso
loading ramp
Ramp used for loading and unloading goods.
rampa de carga

Related Words

slope
Inclined surface that connects two levels.
pendiente
staircase
Structure with steps that allows ascending or descending between levels.
escalera
access
Possibility of entering or reaching a place.
acceso

Slang Meanings

Takeoff ramp in motorcycling or skateboarding.
He did that trick on the ramp.
Ese truco lo hizo en la rampa.
Quality of something that is very easy.
This task is a ramp; I do it in no time.
Esta tarea es una rampa, la hago en un momento.