la grada

Definition & meaning

The word grada in Spanish has several distinct meanings depending on the context:

1. Step or tier: A step, typically one of a series used for sitting or standing in a stadium, theater, or amphitheater. It refers to the physical level of the seating area.
2. Harrow: An agricultural tool consisting of a heavy frame with sharp teeth or disks, used to break up clods of earth, remove weeds, or cover seeds after plowing.
3. Dock/Slipway: In nautical terms, it refers to the inclined plane or construction area where ships are built, repaired, or launched.
4. Altar step: In a religious context, it can refer to the steps leading up to an altar.

Grammar & Word origin

• Grammar: It is a feminine noun. Plural: gradas.
• Word origin: It comes from the Latin word gradus, which means "step" or "degree." This etymological root is also the source of English words like "grade," "gradient," and "gradual."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• For the meaning of a step/tier: escalón↗, peldaño↗, graderío↗.
• For the agricultural tool: rastra↗.
• For the nautical meaning: varadero↗.

Antonyms:

• There are no direct antonyms for this word as it describes specific physical objects or tools.