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scalatore

climber

noun skah-lah-TOH-reh Rare
Body & Health Movement

Also means

social climber

Usage Note

Scalatore primarily means a mountain or rock climber (scalatore di montagna). In cycling, a scalatore is a specialist climber — a rider who excels on steep climbs — making this a core term for any Italian cycling fan. Figuratively, scalatore sociale means a social climber. The feminine form is scalatrice.

Examples

"Lo scalatore ha raggiunto la vetta in cinque ore."

Natural Translation

The climber reached the summit in five hours.

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