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escalador

climber

noun ehs-kah-lah-DOHR Rare

Usage Note

Escalador refers to a rock climber or mountain climber. In cycling, it is a specialist term for a climber — a rider who excels on mountain stages. The feminine is escaladora. Do not confuse with escalera (staircase) or escala (scale, ladder).

Examples

"El escalador llegó a la cima."

Natural Translation

The climber reached the summit.

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