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rampa

ramp

noun RRAHM-pah Rare

Origin: French rampe, from ramper (to climb)

Also means

launch ramp

Usage Note

Rampa covers wheelchair ramps, loading ramps, and launch ramps — a rampa de lanzamiento is a rocket launch pad. It is feminine. The verb rampar and the noun share a French origin tied to climbing.

Examples

"Subieron el equipaje por la rampa."

Natural Translation

They brought the luggage up the ramp.

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