Italian - English (British) translations for "scala"
"scala" Italian translation
Translation
scale
Definition
The Italian noun 'scala' means 'staircase' or 'stairs'.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: staircase
Ho lasciato le chiavi sulla scala.
I left the keys on the staircase.
Meaning: scale
La scala di questa mappa è 1:10000.
The scale of this map is 1:10000.
Meaning: ladder
Il pompiere ha usato una scala per salvare il gatto.
The firefighter used a ladder to save the cat.
Meaning: range
La scala delle montagne era spettacolare.
The range of mountains was spectacular.
Meaning: musical scale
Sto imparando a suonare la scala maggiore al pianoforte.
I am learning to play the major scale on the piano.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: La scala è ripida.
The staircase is steep.
A1: Abito al quarto piano, ma c'è l'ascensore quindi non devo salire la scala.
I live on the fourth floor, but there's an elevator so I don't have to climb the stairs.
A2: Ho lasciato le chiavi sulla scala.
I left the keys on the staircase.
B1: Dopo aver salito la scala, mi sono seduto per riposare.
After climbing the stairs, I sat down to rest.
B1: La scala mobile si è improvvisamente bloccata mentre stavo scendendo.
The escalator suddenly stopped while I was going down.
B2: Mio padre ha costruito una scala in legno per accedere al soppalco.
My father built a wooden staircase to access the loft.
C1: Non riesco a immaginare come sia stato possibile realizzare una scala così complessa e artistica.
I can't imagine how it was possible to create such a complex and artistic staircase.
C1: Durante la visita guidata, abbiamo ammirato la magnifica scala di marmo del palazzo reale.
During the guided tour, we admired the magnificent marble staircase of the royal palace.
C2: L'architetto ha progettato una scala a chiocciola che sembra sospesa nel vuoto.
The architect designed a spiral staircase that appears to be suspended in mid-air.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In Italian, the word 'scala' refers to a structure consisting of a series of steps that allows people to move between different levels of a building or outdoor area. It is commonly used to describe both indoor and outdoor staircases.
Stairs are an essential part of architecture and can be found in various forms, such as straight flights, spiral stairs, or curved staircases. They serve as a means of vertical circulation and provide access to different floors or areas within a building.
When using the word 'scala', it is important to consider its context. For example, if someone mentions 'una scala a chiocciola', they are referring to a spiral staircase, while 'una scala esterna' would mean an outdoor staircase.