Talk about stairs in buildings. Use a simple everyday sentence.
The idea
The feminine noun is la escalera or una escalera; the plural is las escaleras.
Examples
- La escalera está junto a la cocina.The stairs are next to the kitchen.
- Subimos la escalera con cuidado.We go up the stairs carefully.
- Mi abuela baja por la escalera.My grandmother goes down the stairs.
- Hay una escalera detrás de la puerta.There is a staircase behind the door.
- Las escaleras del edificio son estrechas.The staircases in the building are narrow.
- ¿Dónde está la escalera del museo?Where are the museum stairs?
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Watch out
A staircase can be called escalera in the singular, even though English often uses a plural.
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Choose the article: ___ escalera es nueva. (La / El)
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La
La agrees with the feminine noun.
Choose the plural: El hotel tiene dos ___. (escaleras / escalera)
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escaleras
Two staircases require escaleras.
Choose the word: Para subir a pie usamos la ___. (escalera / ventana)
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escalera
To reach the next floor on foot, choose escalera.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the article: ___ escalera es nueva. (La / El)
Choose the plural: El hotel tiene dos ___. (escaleras / escalera)
Choose the word: Para subir a pie usamos la ___. (escalera / ventana)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a staircase in your building.