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escalar means to scale — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 19, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

escalar

verb • /[es-kah-LAR]/

to scale

Example:

Necesitamos escalar el proceso globalmente.

We need to scale the process globally.

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🧠 What does escalar mean?

In a business context, 'escalar' primarily means 'to scale' or 'to escalate.' 'To scale' refers to increasing the size or scope of a business, process, or project. 'To escalate' means to bring a problem or issue to a higher level of authority. It can also mean to climb or ascend, but this is less common in business Spanish.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesitamos escalar nuestra producción para satisfacer la demanda.
    We need to scale our production to meet demand.
  • Tuve que escalar el problema al gerente porque el servicio al cliente no pudo ayudarme.
    I had to escalate the issue to the manager because customer service couldn't help me.
  • Están escalando sus esfuerzos de marketing en Latinoamérica.
    They are scaling their marketing efforts in Latin America.
  • El alpinista logró escalar la montaña.
    The mountain climber managed to scale the mountain.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to scale' in Spanish?
In a business context, 'to scale' is often translated as 'escalar.' The best translation depends on the specific nuance you intend.
How do you pronounce 'escalar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced es-kah-LAHR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'escalar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Necesitamos escalar nuestra producción' (We need to scale our production), or 'Tuve que escalar el problema al gerente' (I had to escalate the issue to the manager).
What is the English translation of 'escalar'?
It can translate to 'to scale,' 'to escalate,' or 'to climb,' depending on the context.
Does 'escalar' change for gender or number?
Yes, like all verbs, 'escalar' conjugates to agree with the subject. For example: 'yo escalo' (I scale), 'él escala' (he scales), 'nosotros escalamos' (we scale).
Is 'escalar' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, it's more common in business and technical settings than in casual conversation. The meaning 'to climb' is more common in general conversation.
Does 'escalar' have slang or double meanings?
Not really, it's a pretty straightforward verb. However, be mindful of the context to determine if it means to scale, escalate, or climb.
Is 'escalar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meanings and usage are generally the same across Spanish-speaking regions.
How do you conjugate 'escalar' in Spanish?
Here's a simple present tense conjugation: Yo escalo Tú escalas Él/Ella/Usted escala Nosotros/as escalamos Vosotros/as escaláis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes escalan

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "escalar"

Synonyms: ampliar, aumentar, incrementar, elevar (for escalate)
Opposites: reducir, disminuir, bajar

💡 Did You Know?

While 'escalar' might sound similar to the English word 'escalate,' it has a broader meaning in Spanish, encompassing both 'to scale' and 'to climb.'

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