No. 7,401 in Catalan
ascensor
Elevator.
In a sentence
L'ascensor no funciona avui.
The elevator is not working today.
In this sentence, 'ascensor' is used literally to refer to an elevator or lift, a device to transport individuals vertically in a building.
Acabem de trobar-nos amb la veïna a l'ascensor.
We just met our neighbor in the elevator.
Here, 'ascensor' is used to denote the physical space or compartment where people meet, emphasizing its role in social interactions.
L'ascensor de l'èxit requereix paciència i treball constant.
The elevator to success requires patience and constant work.
This example uses 'ascensor' metaphorically to imply a means or method to achieve success, highlighting a figurative expression of the concept of an elevator.
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