This is the 2915th most frequent Catalan word.
escalada
"Escalada" in Catalan means "climbing" or "escalation."
In this sentence, 'escalada' is used as a noun referring to the activity of climbing, specifically a mountain climb.
L'escalada de la muntanya va ser una experiència inoblidable.
The climbing of the mountain was an unforgettable experience.
Here, 'escalada' is metaphorical, referring to the increasing severity or intensity of a situation, specifically a political conflict.
L'escalada del conflicte polític preocupa molts ciutadans.
The escalation of the political conflict worries many citizens.
In this context, 'escalada' refers to climbing as a recreational or sporting activity, emphasizing the practice and routine of the individual.