Escala facts for kids

Escala is a word that can mean different things, like a place, a person's name, a type of music, or even a car! This page helps you find out what you're looking for when you see the word "Escala."

What Does Escala Mean?

The word "Escala" comes from different languages and can mean "scale," "ladder," or "stopover." Because of this, many different things share the name.

Places Called Escala

Some towns and buildings around the world are named Escala.

Towns and Cities

• Escala, Hautes-Pyrénées: This is a small town in the southwestern part of France. It's located in an area called the Hautes-Pyrénées department.
• L'Escala: This is a larger town in Spain, found in the region of Catalonia. It's famous for its beautiful coast and ancient ruins.

Buildings

• Escala (Seattle): This is a tall building located in the city of Seattle, Washington, in the United States. It's known for its modern design.

People Named Escala

Many interesting people have the last name Escala.

Historical Figures

• Erasmo Escala (1826–1884): He was an important Chilean soldier. He became a commander-in-chief, which means he was a top leader of the army in Chile during his time.

Artists and Creators

• Pato Escala Pierart: He is a talented Chilean animator and film producer. He helps create animated movies and shows.
• Jaume Perich Escala (1941–1995): Known as El Perich, he was a Spanish writer, cartoonist, and humorist. He was famous for his funny drawings and clever jokes.

Music and Entertainment

The name Escala is also used in the world of music.

Musical Styles

• Escala nordestina: This is a special type of musical scale, or a set of notes, often used in the traditional music of the Nordeste region in Brazil. It gives the music a unique sound.

Music Groups

• Escala (group): This is an electronic string quartet from London, England. A string quartet usually has four musicians playing string instruments like violins and cellos. This group adds electronic sounds to their music.
  • Escala (album): This was the first album released by the music group Escala in 2009. It helped them become well-known.

Other Uses of Escala

The word Escala can also refer to other things, from cars to sports.

Vehicles

• Cadillac Escala: This was a special concept car built by Cadillac in 2016. A concept car is a design idea that shows what future cars might look like.

Sports

• Escala i corda: This is a traditional handball sport played in Valencia, Spain. It's a bit like tennis or squash, but players hit the ball with their hands.

See also

• In Spanish: Escala para niños
• Scala (disambiguation)
• Scale (disambiguation)