climbing

[ˈklaɪmɪŋ]

noun, gerund/present participle

escalada

1. The activity or sport of ascending mountains, cliffs, or rock faces

Rock climbing is an exciting outdoor activity.

A escalada em rocha é uma atividade ao ar livre emocionante.

2. The act of moving upward using hands and feet

The child was climbing the tree.

A criança estava subindo na árvore.

3. Moving or progressing upward in position, rank, or level

She is climbing the corporate ladder.

Ela está subindo na hierarquia corporativa.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

escalada

Most common term for the sport and activity

General Brazilian

subida

Used for the act of going upward

Portugal

escalada

Same as Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

trepar

More common for climbing trees or informal climbing

climbing the social ladder

climbing out of debt

climbing the ranks

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