Spanish Conversation · Level 78
60 words
Spanish word
trepar
Pronunciation
IPA/tɾeˈpaɾ/
Meaning
- verbclimb
Example
¿Puedes trepar al árbol?
Can you climb the tree?
More examples
El escalador pudo trepar hasta la cima sin ayuda.
The climber was able to climb to the top without help.
Core concept
Person pulling themselves up a tree trunk with hands and feet.
Common phrases
trepar a un árbol
climb a tree
trepar hasta la cima
climb to the top
Similar words
subir: Moves upward to a higher spot or elevation, by walking, stepping, or being lifted.
subirse: Hoists the body onto an object or into a vehicle to get on or inside it.
escalar: Climbs tall or steep rock faces or walls, often using ropes, equipment, and hands.
Definition in Spanish
Elevarse físicamente agarrándose a algo para impulsarse hacia arriba; por extensión, lograr un ascenso social o profesional.
Word origin
Derives from Late Latin trepāre 'to climb', entering Old Spanish with the literal sense of grasping and hauling the body upward and later extending to mean rising in social or professional rank.
Usage tips
- Trepar is used for hands-on climbing of trees, fences or low walls, while escalar is preferred for formal, technical, or sport climbing.