What is the Spanish word for "escalator"?

Learn how to say "escalator" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

escalator

Spanish

escalera mecánica

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Examples of how to use "escalator" in Spanish

English
Let's take the escalator to the next floor.
Spanish
Vamos a tomar la escalera mecánica al siguiente piso.
English
Please stand to the right on the escalator.
Spanish
Por favor, manténgase a la derecha en la escalera mecánica.
English
The escalator moves slowly during busy hours.
Spanish
La escalera mecánica se mueve lentamente durante las horas pico.
English
She carried groceries while riding the escalator.
Spanish
Ella llevaba las compras mientras subía en la escalera mecánica.
English
Children should hold hands near the escalator.
Spanish
Los niños deben tomarse de la mano cerca de la escalera mecánica.

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