Meaning
climb, rise
- climb or ascent of a mountain, rock face, or wall
- rapid rise or climb to success, power, or wealth
In a sentence
La scalata dell'Everest richiede mesi di dura preparazione fisica.
The climb of Everest requires months of tough physical preparation.
La sua rapida scalata al vertice dell'azienda ha sorpreso tutti i colleghi.
Her rapid rise to the top of the company surprised all her colleagues.
È stata un'impresa difficile, ma la scalata ha avuto successo.
It was a difficult undertaking, but the climb was successful.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scalata | feminine · singular |
| scalate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In business, 'scalata societaria' refers specifically to a corporate takeover.