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Escalante

Escalante (name) means a Spanish surname meaning "climber" or "one who scales," and the name of a town in Utah. Example: “Jaime Escalante was a celebrated high school math teacher.”

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A Spanish surname meaning "climber" or "one who scales," and the name of a town in Utah.
"Jaime Escalante was a celebrated high school math teacher."

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Escalantes plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Escalante.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Escalante” mean?

The word “Escalante” means a Spanish surname meaning "climber" or "one who scales," and the name of a town in Utah.

How do you use “Escalante” in a sentence?

Here is “Escalante” used in a sentence: “Jaime Escalante was a celebrated high school math teacher.”

What part of speech is “Escalante”?

“Escalante” is a name.

What is the meaning of Escalante?

"Escalante" (name) means a Spanish surname meaning "climber" or "one who scales," and the name of a town in Utah.

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