escalada
fem.noun
1. climbing
sport or activity of climbing a wall or mountain
Common combinations
- escalada deportiva — sport climbing
- escalada en roca — rock climbing
- pared de escalada — climbing wall
- La escalada requiere fuerza y equilibrio.Climbing requires strength and balance.
- Practica la escalada en un rocódromo.He practices climbing at an indoor climbing gym.
- Hicieron una escalada por la pared norte.They climbed up the north wall.
2. escalation, increase
a gradual increase in a conflict, tension, or problem
Common combinations
- escalada de tensión — escalation of tension
- escalada armamentística — arms escalation
- escalada del conflicto — escalation of the conflict
- La escalada del conflicto preocupa a todos.The escalation of the conflict worries everyone.
- Hay una escalada de precios.There is a rise in prices.
- La escalada de violencia continúa.The escalation of violence continues.
Same root
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