ramp

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BrE /ræmp/ AmE /ræmp/

noun en → es

1 ACCESSIBILITY DEVICE [noun] B1

a sloping surface that allows people to move from one level to another, especially for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues

pasarela, rampa

  • install a ramp

Collocations wheelchair ramp · access ramp

  • The building has an access ramp for wheelchair users.

    El edificio tiene una rampa de acceso para personas en sillas de ruedas.

2 ROAD [noun] B1

a sloping road or path that leads from a higher level to a lower one, often at the side of a motorway or highway

desvío, rampa de salida

  • exit ramp

Collocations motorway ramp · highway exit ramp

  • Take the next exit ramp to reach your destination.

    Toma la siguiente salida para llegar a tu destino.

3 SPORT [noun] B2

a long, flat surface used for sports such as skateboarding or rollerblading

rampa (de patinaje)

  • skateboard ramp

Collocations skateboard ramp · rollerblade ramp

  • The skatepark has several ramps for tricks.

    El parque de patinaje tiene varias rampas para hacer trucos.

4 ELEVATOR [noun] C1

a moving platform that carries people or goods up and down between different levels of a building, similar to an elevator but usually open-sided

plataforma elevadora, rampa mecánica

  • moving ramp

Collocations moving ramp · mechanical ramp

  • The warehouse uses moving ramps to transport goods.

    El almacén utiliza rampas mecánicas para transportar mercancías.