ascent

BrE /ˈæsənt/ AmE /ˈæsənt/

noun en → es

1 CLIMBING [singular] B1

the act of climbing up a mountain or hill; the upward movement from one place to another at a higher level

ascenso, subida

  • an ascent of something

Collocations ascent of a mountain · ascent to the top

  • The ascent of Mount Everest is very dangerous.

    El ascenso del Monte Everest es muy peligroso.

2 RANK [singular] B1

the process of moving up to a higher rank or position in an organization; promotion

ascenso, promoción

  • an ascent to something

Collocations ascent to a higher rank · ascent in the company

  • His rapid ascent through the ranks of the army was impressive.

    Su rápida ascensión por los rangos del ejército fue impresionante.

3 ELEVATION [singular] B2

the height above sea level; elevation

altura, elevación

  • an ascent of something

Collocations ascent to a certain altitude · ascent above sea level

  • The ascent of the mountain reaches 3,000 meters.

    El ascenso de la montaña alcanza los 3,000 metros.