How do you say "climb" in Spanish (Latin America)?

escalar

Verb Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "climb" is escalar.

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Pronunciation

Native speakers in Mexico say "escalar" close to ehs-kah-LAHR, keeping vowels tight and stressing the last syllable.

Grammar notes

escalar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Suben la colina los fines de semana.

They climb the hill on weekends.

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How to remember escalar

Call to mind the shape of a climb traced out as you pronounce "escalar" syllable by syllable, turning the word into a tiny piece of choreography.

Questions about escalar

How do you pronounce escalar?

Native speakers in Mexico say "escalar" close to ehs-kah-LAHR, keeping vowels tight and stressing the last syllable.

Is escalar formal or casual?

escalar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is escalar used in Spanish (Latin America)?

escalar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Suben la colina los fines de semana. (They climb the hill on weekends.).

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