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escalar puestos
Language:
es
1.
Spain
Latin America
neutral
To advance through the ranks of an organization or institution; to obtain progressively higher positions by promotion or career progression.
To pursue higher status or office within a hierarchical structure.
2.
Spain
Latin America
colloquial
informal
To seek advancement by means that may be opportunistic or unethical, such as flattery, manipulation, or sexual favors.
To climb the social or organizational ladder through personal connections or compromising conduct rather than merit.
Examples:
ES:
Donde un hombre capacitado puede escalar puestos elevados, sin que nadie indague su origen.
EN:
Where a man can go as far as his abilities will take him and no questions asked about his father.
ES:
Quiere escalar puestos.
EN:
He wants to get on.
ES:
No estarás intentando escalar puestos acostándote por ahí, ¿eh?
EN:
Not you actually trying to shag your way to the top?
ES:
John tenía planeado escalar puestos en la estructura jerárquica de la banda.
EN:
John planned to climb up through the ranks of the OCG.
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