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"Steps" is a plural noun which is often translated as "las escaleras", and "stairs" is a plural noun which is also often translated as "las escaleras". Learn more about the difference between "steps" and "stairs" below.
steps(
stehps
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. las escaleras (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My grandmother struggles to climb the church steps.A mi abuela le cuesta subir las escaleras de la iglesia.
b. la escalinata (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There are some impressive marble steps going up to the palace doors.Hay una escalinata de mármol imponente que sube hasta la entrada del palacio.
c. las gradas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We went down the steps into the square and wandered around for a while.Bajamos las gradas hasta la plaza y paseamos un rato.
a. la escalera de tijera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I need the steps to cut this hedge.Necesito la escalera de tijera para cortar este seto.
step
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (movement)
4. (measure)
a. la medida (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We have taken all necessary steps to ensure that the house is secure.Tomamos todas las medidas necesarias para asegurarnos de que la casa está segura.
5. (stair)
a. el escalón (M) (of a staircase)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Be careful, the steps are very steep.Tenga cuidado, los escalones son muy empinados.
b. el peldaño (M) (of a ladder)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I recommend that you don't use the top step of the ladder.Recomiendo que no utilices el peldaño más alto de la escalera.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Could you step onto the scale, please?Suba a la báscula, por favor.
I stepped out of the boat.Bajé del barco.
a. pisar
If you're not careful, you'll step in one of those puddles.Si no tienes cuidado, pisarás uno de esos charcos.
stairs(
stehrz
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (staircase)
a. las escaleras (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Let's take the stairs down to the ground floor.Tomemos las escaleras para bajar a la planta baja.
stair
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la escalera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She walked up the stair to the top of the light house.Ella subió la escalera para llegar al tope del faro.
3. (step)
a. el escalón (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Careful! The top stair is loose.¡Cuidado! El escalón de arriba está suelto.
b. el peldaño (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The puppy got stuck on the bottom stair.El cachorro se quedó en el peldaño de abajo.
