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grada

step

noun GRAH-dah Rare

Origin: From Latin gradus (step, grade).

Also means

tier

Usage Note

Grada primarily means a step or rung (in a staircase or harrow), and in the plural gradas it refers to the terraced steps or stands in a stadium or theatre. It should not be confused with grado (degree, grade), which is masculine. Las gradas of a stadium is the place where standing fans watch the match, and the word is commonly heard in sports broadcasts.

Examples

"Los aficionados llenaron las gradas del estadio."

Natural Translation

The fans filled the stands of the stadium.

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