Iskilada (en. Escalade)

/is-ki-la-da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of training or activity involving ascending elevated places like mountains or rocks.
Climbing is one of the favorite pastimes of adventure enthusiasts.
Ang iskilada ay isa sa mga paboritong libangan ng mga mahilig sa adventure.
A discipline in the Olympic games focused on climbing artificial walls.
A higher level of skill is required in climbing for competitions.
Kailangan ng mas mataas na antas ng kasanayan sa iskilada para sa mga kompetisyon.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'escalada' meaning 'climb'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rock climbing
Training or activity involving climbing natural rock walls.
iskilada sa bato
wall climbing
Training using artificial walls for climbing.
iskilada sa pader

Related Words

ride
The practice of mounting tall objects, which may include mountains or other high structures.
angkas
ascent
Training in heading to the top of a place.
pagsunod

Slang Meanings

Official departure or initiative of a person
We're taking off, follow us outside.
Iskilada na kami, sundan mo na kami sa labas.
Implementing something with a twist or deviation from the norm
My friends really created a twist, that’s why we enjoyed the party.
Grabe ang iskilala ng mga kaibigan ko, kaya nag-enjoy kami sa party.
Creating a new move or style in something
His dance moves are so fresh, truly inspiring!
Sobrang iskilada ng dance moves niya, nakaka-inspire!