Escalera in english
pronunciation: sterz part of speech: noun
escalera = ladder ; rib ; stairway(s) ; stepladder.
Example: 2 metaphors in particular are considered: reading is a ladder; and reading is eating.Example: The plank was hauled in and out between the cheeks by girths at each end which were wound round a small windlass underneath the ribs.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.Example: As a result, the worker lost his balance, fell off the stepladder, and fractured his right leg.more:
» al pie de la escalera = at the foot of the stairs ; at the bottom of the stairs .
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. Example: The rug begins on the landing at the top of the stairs and continues onto the floor at the bottom of the stairs.» bajar las escaleras = go + downstairs ; go down + the stairs .
Example: Knee pain going downstairs usually indicates a problem with the kneecap aka patella. Example: You know climbing stairs is a great way to burn calories -- but is there any benefit to going down the stairs?.» en lo alto de la escalera = at the top of the stairs .
Example: Three young mice brave the monster (that is, the cat) who lives in the dark at the top of the stairs.» escalera de caracol = winding stair ; spiralling staircase ; spiral staircase ; winding staircase .
Example: This also provides access to the progression of Yeats's ideas from the first to the final printed galleys of 'The Winding Stair'. Example: Some homes are grand, with stately brick, spiraling staircases, ornate fences and multiple entrances. Example: Balustrades, spiral staircases and weathervanes are just a few of the products they make. Example: Kids will love the experience of climbing centuries-old winding staircases, or striding along the castle ramparts.» escalera de cuerda = Jacob's ladder ; rope ladder .
Example: I have used the following as structures on which to mount displays: a Jacob's ladder built into an interesting shape, covered with sacking and decorated appropriately. Example: In 1953 caver Henry Lambert descended a rope ladder with a safety line attached to his waist.» escalera de incendios = fire escape ; emergency stairs ; fire stairs .
Example: Once your fire escape has been refurbished, it's important to have it inspected on a regular basis. 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. 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.» escalera del éxito, la = success ladder, the ; ladder of success, the .
Example: You will know it when you realize that being on the 'success ladder' doesn't contribute anything to your self-satisfaction. Example: As it is said nothing succeeds like success and the ladder of success is never crowded the top.» escalera de mano = stepladder .
Example: As a result, the worker lost his balance, fell off the stepladder, and fractured his right leg.» escalera deslizante = escalator ; moving stairs ; moving staircase ; moving stairways .
Example: You probably ride escalators all the time, but do you know how they move, and flatten, and keep the handrail in synch with the steps?. Example: As he stepped off the moving stairs on the ground floor, the surroundings were erily quiet. Example: It creates the impression that the people on the moving staircase are dead and on their way to the hereafter. Example: Each one in turn stepped onto the moving stairway, and as they were carried upward, they drew their swords.» escalera de tijera = stepladder ; folding ladder .
Example: As a result, the worker lost his balance, fell off the stepladder, and fractured his right leg. Example: A folding ladder is used to gaining access to the attic through a scuttle hole in the ceiling.
» escalera mecánica = escalator ; moving stairs ; moving staircase ; moving stairways .
Example: You probably ride escalators all the time, but do you know how they move, and flatten, and keep the handrail in synch with the steps?. Example: As he stepped off the moving stairs on the ground floor, the surroundings were erily quiet. Example: It creates the impression that the people on the moving staircase are dead and on their way to the hereafter. Example: Each one in turn stepped onto the moving stairway, and as they were carried upward, they drew their swords.» escalera plegable = telescopic ladder ; stepladder ; folding ladder .
Example: Sometimes it's a stretch to get all those home improvement or home repair jobs done so make it easy on yourself with this telescopic ladder. Example: As a result, the worker lost his balance, fell off the stepladder, and fractured his right leg. Example: A folding ladder is used to gaining access to the attic through a scuttle hole in the ceiling.
» escalera rodante = escalator ; moving stairs ; moving staircase ; moving stairways .
Example: You probably ride escalators all the time, but do you know how they move, and flatten, and keep the handrail in synch with the steps?. Example: As he stepped off the moving stairs on the ground floor, the surroundings were erily quiet. Example: It creates the impression that the people on the moving staircase are dead and on their way to the hereafter. Example: Each one in turn stepped onto the moving stairway, and as they were carried upward, they drew their swords.» escaleras = stairs ; staircase ; stairway(s) ; stairwell .
Example: Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?. Example: As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons. 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. 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.» hueco de la escalera = stairwell .
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.» juego de serpientes y escaleras = game of snakes and ladders [También conocido como game of chutes and ladders (juego de toboganes y escaleras)] .
Example: Life is more or less like a game of snake and ladders -- you are the top at some point of time, and at the very next moment, you are back at square one.» montarse en una escalera = climb + a ladder .
Example: Don't climb a ladder if the soles of your shoes or boots are wet, muddy or slippery.» serpientes y escaleras = snakes and ladders [Juego de mesa también conocido como chutes and ladders (toboganes y escaleras)] .
Example: A great many of you will remember the game of Snakes and Ladders from your youth.» subiendo y bajando (las) escaleras = up and down (the) stairs .
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.» subir escaleras = climb + (the) stairs .
Example: I was out of breath after short walks and could hardly climb stairs.» subir la escalera del éxito = climb (up) + the success ladder ; climb (up) + the ladder of success ; move up + the ladder of success .
Example: She wanted to climb the success ladder on her own merits of intellect and ability. Example: You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pocket. Example: Many persons believe that to move up the ladder of success and achievement, they must forget the past, repress it, and relinquish it.» subir las escaleras = climb + (the) stairs ; go + upstairs ; go up + the stairs .
Example: I was out of breath after short walks and could hardly climb stairs. Example: There are some home remedies for knee pain when going upstairs. Example: As she went up the stairs, Sisa felt her heart beating violently.» subirse en una escalera = climb + a ladder .
Example: Don't climb a ladder if the soles of your shoes or boots are wet, muddy or slippery.» subir y bajar (las) escaleras = go up and down + (the) stairs .
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.» tramo de escaleras = flight of stairs .
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.» trepar la escalera del éxito = climb (up) + the success ladder ; climb (up) + the ladder of success ; move up + the ladder of success .
Example: She wanted to climb the success ladder on her own merits of intellect and ability. Example: You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pocket. Example: Many persons believe that to move up the ladder of success and achievement, they must forget the past, repress it, and relinquish it.» varilla para sujetar la alfombra al peldaño de la escalera = stair rod .
Example: We have a wide selection of stair rods to suit all tastes.