scalata

climb, ascent

noun skah-LAH-tah Rare

Also means

takeover (figurative)

Usage Note

Scalata is the noun from scalare (to climb). It is used both literally for mountaineering (una scalata impegnativa, 'a challenging climb') and figuratively for a rise to power or a corporate takeover: la scalata al potere ('the climb to power'), una scalata ostile ('a hostile takeover'). Plural: scalate.

Examples

"La scalata alla vetta richiedeva ore di cammino."

Natural Translation

The ascent to the summit required hours of walking.

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