How to Say "elevator" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “elevator” is “ascensor” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El ascensor está averiado; tendremos que usar las escaleras.
The elevator is broken; we will have to use the stairs.
¿Dónde está el ascensor para subir al quinto piso?
Where is the lift to go up to the fifth floor?
Prefiero subir por el ascensor porque llevo mucho peso.
I prefer to go up by the elevator because I am carrying a lot of weight.
Masculine Noun Rule
Remember that 'ascensor' is always masculine, so you must use the masculine article 'el' (the) or 'un' (a/an) before it: 'el ascensor' or 'un ascensor'.
Confusing 'Ascensor' and 'Escalera'
Mistake: “Using 'ascensor' when you mean 'stairs.'”
Correction: The moving machine is 'el ascensor' (elevator). The fixed steps are 'la escalera' (stairs).
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