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escarpado

steep

adjective ehs-kar-PAH-doh Rare

Origin: From escarpar, related to Old French escarpe 'steep slope'.

Also means

rugged

Usage Note

Escarpado describes terrain that is sharply sloped or cliff-like, making it difficult to climb or cross. It can describe mountains, coasts, or paths (un camino escarpado). The related noun escarpa refers to a steep slope or escarpment in military and geographical contexts.

Examples

"El sendero escarpado exigía mucho esfuerzo."

Natural Translation

The steep trail demanded a lot of effort.

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