rampa
/ˈrampa/feminine
The English word ramp is translated into Spanish as rampa. Wiktionary also lists bajadero.
Meaning: inclined surface (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rampa | /ˈrampa/ | feminine |
| bajadero | /baxadeɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The word rampa is used to refer to an inclined surface. It is used in technical contexts, such as in the term rampa de lanzamiento for a launch ramp.
Which one should you use?
While rampa refers to a structural inclined surface, bajadero is often used to describe a natural or easier way down a slope.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of rampa is rampas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈrampa/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word rampa shares a common linguistic ancestor with the English word 'cramp'. Both are derived from a Proto-Germanic root referring to something bent or curved.
- The word bajadero comes from the verb bajar, meaning 'to go down', reflecting a Spanish tendency to name landforms based on the action performed on them.
Examples in context
- A Tom se le caló el coche al subir la rampa.Tom's car stalled going up the ramp.This sentence is useful for seeing rampa used in the context of a vehicle traveling up an incline.Tatoeba #5644258 by arh, translation #9524960 by DJ_Saidez
- La rampa es un componente esencial para garantizar la accesibilidad.The ramp is an essential component to ensure accessibility.
- Vamos al parque, quiero intentar saltar la rampita.Let's go to the park, I want to try jumping the little ramp.
- Necesitamos construir una rampa para acceder al edificioWe need to build a ramp to access the building
- ¡Mira cómo saltan en bicicleta por la rampita!Look at how they jump on the bike ramp!
- La rampa de carga es muy larga.The loading ramp is very long.
- Instalaron una rampa para las sillas de ruedas.They installed a ramp for wheelchairs.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a construction site.
- Lucía¿Dónde está la rampa para el camión?Where is the ramp for the truck?
- JavierEstá justo al lado de la rampa de entrada.It is right next to the entrance ramp.
- LucíaGracias, Javier, la rampa parece muy segura.Thanks, Javier, the ramp looks very safe.
- JavierSí, la rampa es de acero nuevo.Yes, the ramp is made of new steel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ramp” translations and entries rampa, bajadero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries rampa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
