escalera
fem.noun
1. staircase, stairs
structure connecting floors
Common combinations
- escalera principal — main staircase
- escalera de caracol — spiral staircase
- tramo de escaleras — flight of stairs
- La escalera lleva al segundo piso.The staircase leads to the second floor.
- Subimos por la escalera.We went up the stairs.
- Hay una escalera estrecha junto a la entrada.There is a narrow staircase next to the entrance.
2. ladder
tool with rungs for climbing
Common combinations
- escalera de mano — hand ladder
- escalera plegable — folding ladder
- escalera de aluminio — aluminum ladder
- Necesito una escalera para pintar la pared.I need a ladder to paint the wall.
- La escalera está en el garaje.The ladder is in the garage.
- No subas a esa escalera: está rota.Don't climb that ladder: it's broken.