El escalador
Example: El escalador alcanzó la cima después de horas de esfuerzo.
Definition
"El escalador" refers to a climber, someone who ascends mountains, rocks, or other steep surfaces. It typically describes a person who engages in the sport or activity of climbing, often requiring physical strength, skill, and endurance.
Etymology
The term "el escalador" comes from the Spanish verb "escalar," meaning 'to climb.' The word "escalar" itself originates from the Latin word "scala," which means 'ladder' or 'stairs.' Did you know that "escalar" metaphorically evolved from the idea of climbing ladders to climbing natural surfaces?
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"El escalador" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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