What is the Spanish word for "ladder"?

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

English

ladder

Spanish

escalera

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Alternative translations of "ladder"

escala

Examples of how to use "ladder" in Spanish

English
I climbed up the tall ladder.
Spanish
Subí por la escalera alta.
English
He climbed the ladder to change the lightbulb.
Spanish
Él subió por la escalera para cambiar la bombilla.
English
Please hold the ladder while I climb up.
Spanish
Por favor, sostén la escalera mientras yo subo.
English
The painter carried a ladder to the house.
Spanish
El pintor llevó una escalera a la casa.
English
She placed the ladder against the tall wall.
Spanish
Ella colocó la escalera contra la pared alta.

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