staircase

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsteə.kɑːs/ AmE /ˈstɛr.kæs/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING PART [singular] A2

a set of steps inside a building that connect different floors

escalera, conjunto de escalones

  • the staircase

Collocations staircase to the first floor · staircase in a building

  • The staircase is made of wood.

    La escalera está hecha de madera.

2 ARCHITECTURE [singular] B1

a decorative structure that serves as a staircase, often found in grand buildings or public spaces

escalera decorativa, conjunto arquitectónico de escaleras

  • the staircase

Collocations staircase in a palace · grand staircase

  • The grand staircase is the centerpiece of the museum.

    La escalera monumental es el elemento central del museo.