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    Trepar (en. Climb)

    /tɾeˈpaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To climb up something using the feet and hands.
    The boy began to climb the tree.
    El niño comenzó a trepar por el árbol.
    To scale or ascend in a hierarchy or social realm.
    She wants to climb in her professional career.
    Ella quiere trepar en su carrera profesional.
    To influence or gain someone's favor to advance in position or power.
    Employees sometimes try to climb at the expense of others.
    Los empleados a veces intentan trepar a costa de otros.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'trepāre', meaning 'to climb' or 'to scale'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to climb up the walls
    To be very anxious or nervous.
    trepar por las paredes
    to climb in the company
    To ascend or improve one's position within a company.
    trepar en la empresa

    Related Words

    ladder
    A structure used to facilitate ascent or descent.
    escalera
    climbing
    The act of climbing or scaling, especially in mountaineering.
    escalada
    height
    The level or elevation of something in relation to the ground.
    altura

    Slang Meanings

    To rapidly rise in the work hierarchy.
    It is said that he managed to climb very high in the company in a short time.
    Se dice que consiguió trepar muy alto en la empresa en poco tiempo.
    To do things to please someone in order to gain benefits.
    That guy is always climbing to the bosses.
    Ese tipo siempre anda trepando a los jefes.