Escalera
Definition
(noun) A series of steps or stages by which someone progresses in a particular activity or field
Examples
“Escaló rápidamente la escalera corporativa, obteniendo ascensos en el camino.”
“La escalera no la asusta, la sube.”
The ladder doesn't scare her, she climbs it.
“En la empresa, la escalera era larga y silenciosa.”
At the company, the career ladder was long and quiet.
“Marta llegó a esa escalera por pura paciencia.”
Marta got onto that career ladder through sheer patience.
“Si quieres entrar al banco, te toca otra escalera.”
If you want into the bank, you need a different path up.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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