climber

el/la alpinista

climber(

klay

muhr

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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (mountaineer)

a. el alpinista

(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).

(M)

, la alpinista

(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).

(F)

Two climbers are missing following an avalanche in the Himalayas.Dos alpinistas han desaparecido tras una avalancha en el Himalaya.

b. el andinista

(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).

(M)

, la andinista

(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).

(F)

Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.

(Latin America)

The three climbers have a lot of experience and are carrying all the right equipment so we shouldn't be too worried.Los tres andinistas tienen mucha experiencia y llevan todo el equipo que les hace falta; por eso, no hay que preocuparse mucho.

c. el montañero

(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).

(M)

, la montañera

(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).

(F)

In the Pyrenees last night, four foreign climbers were rescued by the Civil Guard's mountain rescue service.Anoche en el Pirineo, cuatro montañeros extranjeros fueron rescatados por el servicio de montaña de la Guardia Civil.

d. el montañista

(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).

(M)

, la montañista

(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).

(F)

Why did I become a climber? Well because I like challenges and nature.¿Por qué me hice montañista? Pues porque me gustan los retos y la naturaleza.

e. el escalador

(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).

(M)

, la escaladora

(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).

(F)

The climber was making her descent from the summit when weather conditions worsened.La escaladora descendía de la cumbre cuando empeoró el tiempo.

2. (person or animal that's good at climbing)

a. el escalador

(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).

(M)

, la escaladora

(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).

(F)

These animals are excellent climbers.Estos animales son excelentes escaladores.

3. (botany)

a. la planta trepadora

(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).

(F)

Two climbers that are commonly grown in gardens around here are clematis and bougainvillea.La clemátide y la buganvilla son dos plantas trepadoras habituales en los jardines de por aquí.

b. la trepadora

(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).

(F)

I'd like this wall to be covered with climbers and ivy.Quiero que este muro esté cubierto de trepadoras y hiedra.

c. la enredadera

(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).

(F)

I'm looking for a climber with pink or white flowers to decorate a pergola.Busco una enredadera con flores de color rosa o blancas para adornar una pérgola.

An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).

(pejorative)

(social climber)

Regionalism used in the United Kingdom

(United Kingdom)

a. el arribista

(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).

(M)

, la arribista

(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).

(F)

An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).

(pejorative)

I'm afraid Mary's one of those ghastly climbers who always wants to get in with the rich and powerful.Me temo que Mary es una de esas arribistas espantosas que siempre quiere congraciarse con los ricos y los poderosos.

b. el trepador

(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).

(M)

, la trepadora

(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).

(F)

An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).

(pejorative)

Christine's boyfriend seems to have been one of those climbers who just want to take advantage of your contacts and your money.Parece que el novio de Christine era uno de estos trepadores que solo quieren aprovecharse de tus contactos y tu dinero.

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