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"Scale" is a noun which is often translated as "la escala", and "climb" is a noun which is often translated as "el ascenso". Learn more about the difference between "scale" and "climb" below.
scale(
skeyl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
b. la magnitud (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).
The tower's scale is beyond what we consider appropriate for this area.La magnitud de la torre va más allá de lo que consideramos apropiado para esta zona.
c. la envergadura (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).
The largest scale airplane in the world is the Spruce Goose.El avión de mayor envergadura del mundo es el Spruce Goose.
a. la escama (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).
This lizard's scales change color depending on the angle of view.Las escamas de esta lagartija cambian de color dependiendo del ángulo de observación.
a. la balanza (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 uses a scale to weigh her food.Usa una balanza para pesar su comida.
b. la báscula (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).
Step up on the scale so we can check your weight.Sube a la báscula para ver cuánto pesas.
a. el platillo (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).
If all the tomatoes don't fit on the scale, weigh them in two goes.Si no caben todos los tomates en el platillo, pésalos en dos veces.
6. (proportion)
7. (music)
8. (flake)
b. la costra (F) (metal)
(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).
The pipe is so covered in scales there may be no structural integrity left.El tubo está tan cubierto de costras que es posible que ya no conserve su integridad estructural.
c. la cascarilla (F) (paint or rust)
(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).
Scales of old paint fly off the wall with the wind.Con el viento, vuelan cascarillas de pintura vieja de la pared.
9. (dentistry)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
10. (to climb)
a. escamar
We scale the fish on the boat on our way into port.Escamamos los pescados en el barco rumbo al puerto.
b. quitar las escamas
If you don't scale the fish carefully, you may swallow some when you're eating.Si no le quitas las escamas al pescado con cuidado, puede que te tragues algunas al comer.
12. (dentistry)
a. quitar el sarro de
The hygienist scaled my teeth and now they feel very smooth and clean.La higienista me quitó el sarro de los dientes y ahora se sienten muy suaves y limpios.
13. (to adjust)
a. adaptar
We scaled the tour according to the band's requirements.Adaptamos la gira a las necesidades de la banda.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
14. (to shed skin)
a. descamarse
I got sunburned two days ago and now I'm scaling.Me quemé en el sol hace dos días y ahora me estoy descamando.
climb(
klaym
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (ascent)
a. el ascenso (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 climb to the summit was hard.El ascenso a la cima fue duro.
b. la subida (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).
After a steep climb to the top, you are rewarded with a panoramic view.Después de una empinada subida hasta la cima, recibirás la recompensa de una vista panorámica.
c. la ascensión (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).
From there it is a hard climb of 500 meters to reach the summit plateau.Desde allí, hay una ascensión difícil de 500 metros hasta llegar a la planicie de la cumbre.
d. la escalada (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).
The sign stated that the climb was not to be attempted by beginners.El cartel informaba que la escalada no era para principiantes.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to go up)
c. trepar
You need both hands free to climb the ladder.Tienes que tener las manos libres para trepar la escalera.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. hacer alpinismo
I haven't climbed since I had the accident.No he hecho alpinismo desde que tuve el accidente.
b. hacer andinismo
We went climbing in the Andes for our honeymoon.Hicimos alpinismo en los Andes para nuestra luna de miel.
