Stair in spanish

Escalera

pronunciation: eskɑleɹ̩ɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures

stairs = escaleras. 

Example: Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.

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» at the bottom of the stairs = al pie de la escalera.

Example: The rug begins on the landing at the top of the stairs and continues onto the floor at the bottom of the stairs.

» at the foot of the stairs = al pie de la escalera.

Example: Now access is even more restricted than before, to the point where there is an armed guard at the foot of the stairs charged with turning away hikers.

» at the top of the stairs = en lo alto de la escalera.

Example: Three young mice brave the monster (that is, the cat) who lives in the dark at the top of the stairs.

» climb + (the) stairs = subir las escaleras, subir escaleras.

Example: I was out of breath after short walks and could hardly climb stairs.

» downstairs = abajo, en el piso de abajo.

Example: The library office is in the basement, 'downstairs' as it is euphemistically referred to, along with a staff lounge, the washrooms, heating equipment, and electrical and janitor's closets.

» emergency stairs = escalera de incendios.

Example: Residents however noted of the possibility that the victim accidentally fell from the building as its emergency stairs at the back have no railings.

» fire stairs = escalera de incendios.

Example: In general, the fire stairs may only be exited at the ground level, with all other levels secured from entry via the fire stairs.

» flight of stairs = tramo de escaleras.

Example: She put her empty cup in the dirty-dish cart, and mounted on the wings of a pure and ingenuous elation the long flight of stairs leading to the offices on the first floor.

» go down + the stairs = bajar las escaleras.

Example: You know climbing stairs is a great way to burn calories -- but is there any benefit to going down the stairs?.

» go up and down + (the) stairs = subir y bajar (las) escaleras.

Example: A lot of dogs are fearful of going up and down the stairs and, as a responsible and considerate dog owner, you should help your dog conquer his or her fears.

» go up + the stairs = subir las escaleras.

Example: As she went up the stairs, Sisa felt her heart beating violently.

» moving stairs = escalera mecánica, escalera rodante, escalera deslizante.

Example: As he stepped off the moving stairs on the ground floor, the surroundings were erily quiet.

» rain + come down + in/like stair rods = llover a mares, llover a cántaros, llover a mantas, llover chuzos de punta, caer chuzos de punta, diluviar.

Example: He hadn't a clue what the time was and the rain was coming down like stair rods.

» rain + stair rods = llover a mares, llover a cántaros, llover a mantas, llover chuzos de punta, caer chuzos de punta, diluviar.

Example: If it's not blowing a gale and raining stair rods then it's three foot of snow and minus three... which isn't bad for a British summer!.

» staircase = escaleras.

Example: As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.

» stair rod = varilla para sujetar la alfombra al peldaño de la escalera.

Example: We have a wide selection of stair rods to suit all tastes.

» stairway(s) = escalera, escaleras.

Example: Librarians must be made aware of the dangers of open floor bookstacks and open stairways and budgets must provide funds to achieve an acceptable level of fire safety.

» stairwell = hueco de la escalera, escaleras.

Example: Accidents in stairwells can happen to anyone and can result in serious injuries such as head trauma, neck and spine injuries, broken bones, and in some cases, death = Los accidentes en escaleras le pueden pasar a cualquiera y llevar a lesiones graves tales como traumatismo craneal, lesiones en el cuello y en la columna vertebral, fracturas de huesos, y en algunos casos, la muerte.

» up and down (the) stairs = subiendo y bajando (las) escaleras.

Example: Since many people like having a top-floor apartment, the top floor may cost you more than just extra calories as you huff it up and down the stairs.

» upstairs = en el piso de arriba, arriba.

Example: He frequently asks them to shelve books upstairs on the balcony and then stands there looking up their dresses.

» winding stair = escalera de caracol.

Example: This also provides access to the progression of Yeats's ideas from the first to the final printed galleys of 'The Winding Stair'.

Stair synonyms

step in spanish: , pronunciation: step part of speech: noun
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