How to Say "stepping stone" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stepping stone” is “escalón” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounB1
a move toward a goal
Examples
Este ascenso es un gran escalón en mi carrera.
This promotion is a big step in my career.
Estamos en el último escalón de la negociación.
We are at the final stage of the negotiation.
Aún le falta un escalón para llegar a la cima del éxito.
He is still one level away from reaching the top of success.
Figurative Masculine
Even when used figuratively for abstract ideas like 'success' or 'career,' the word remains masculine: 'un escalón'.
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