Escalar
Example: Els escaladors van escalar la muntanya durant tot el dia.
Definition
"Escalar" means to climb or ascend, especially referring to going up a mountain, wall, or other steep surface. It involves moving upward by using hands and feet or climbing equipment, as in the example phrase where climbers ascend a mountain throughout the day.
Etymology
The word "escalar" comes from the Latin "scalare," meaning to climb or mount. It is related to "scala," which means ladder or stairs, reflecting the action of moving upward step by step. Did you know the idea of climbing via steps or ladders influenced the term's evolution in several Romance languages?
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"Escalar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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