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“grand staircase” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eskaliˈnata/

Example

Subimos por la escalinata hasta la plaza.

We went up the grand staircase to the square.

Illustration for escalinata (grand staircase)

How to say “grand staircase” in Spanish

“Grand staircase” in Spanish is escalinata.

Expansive stepped terrace linking street levels or terraces.

Full entry for escalinata: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with escalinata

Los vecinos usan la escalinata para hacer ejercicio cada mañana.

The neighbors use the grand staircase to exercise every morning.

Tips for using escalinata

  • Often used in architectural descriptions and place names, and it typically implies an exterior, collective staircase rather than a single step or small staircase.

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