No. 2,915 in Catalan
escalada
"Escalada" in Catalan means "climbing" or "escalation."
In a sentence
L'escalada de la muntanya va ser una experiència inoblidable.
The climbing of the mountain was an unforgettable experience.
In this sentence, 'escalada' is used as a noun referring to the activity of climbing, specifically a mountain climb.
L'escalada del conflicte polític preocupa molts ciutadans.
The escalation of the political conflict worries many citizens.
Here, 'escalada' is metaphorical, referring to the increasing severity or intensity of a situation, specifically a political conflict.
Practico escalada esportiva al rocòdrom cada setmana.
I practice sports climbing at the climbing gym every week.
In this context, 'escalada' refers to climbing as a recreational or sporting activity, emphasizing the practice and routine of the individual.
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