Stairs in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'stairs' is 'escaleras', pronounced es-kah-LEH-rahs (IPA: /eskaˈleɾas/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (the plural is also escaleras).
Pronunciation: es-kah-LEH-rahs
| Spanish | escaleras |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | es-kah-LEH-rahs · /eskaˈleɾas/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | escaleras |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'escaleras'
- Subimos por las escaleras porque el ascensor no funciona.
We went up the stairs because the elevator isn't working. - ¿Prefieres tomar las escaleras o el elevador?
Do you prefer to take the stairs or the elevator? - Ten cuidado: las escaleras están mojadas.
Be careful: the stairs are wet. - Mi abuela vive en un cuarto piso sin ascensor, así que sube las escaleras todos los días.
My grandmother lives on a fourth floor with no elevator, so she climbs the stairs every day.
Common Phrases with 'escaleras'
- subir/bajar las escaleras
to go up/down the stairs - escalera mecánica
escalator
How to Use 'escaleras'
The singular 'escalera' means a staircase or a ladder, but for indoor stairs Spanish speakers very often use the plural 'las escaleras'. 'Escalera mecánica' is an escalator and 'escalera de mano' is a ladder.
Regional note: In Latin America the elevator is 'el elevador' (Mexico) or 'el ascensor'; both appear in sentences contrasting with 'las escaleras'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Stairs' in Spanish is 'escaleras', pronounced es-kah-LEH-rahs.
It is spelled e-s-c-a-l-e-r-a-s.
'Escaleras' is feminine: you say 'la escaleras'.
'Escaleras' does not change in the plural: los escaleras.
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