es.kä.läˈðo

Definitions

1. noun

A Spanish term for something that has been escalated or increased in intensity, size, or difficulty; often used to describe a problem or situation that has become more complex or challenging.

“The project’s budget was a simple number at first, but after it was escalado, we realized we needed to rework the entire financial plan.”

2. verb

To escalate or increase the intensity, size, or difficulty of something, often used in the context of conflict or competition.

“The rival company tried to escalado their marketing efforts to outdo their competitors, but it ended up backfiring.”