Buscar
to scramble
01
escalar, arrastrarse
to ascend or move clumsily up a steep surface, using both hands and feet for support
Intransitive: to scramble | to scramble somewhere
Example
In the race against time, the mountaineers had to scramble up the icy slope to reach the stranded climbers.
As the hikers reached the rocky peak, they had to scramble to conquer the last few meters.
With the storm approaching, the sailors had to scramble up the rigging to secure the sails.
02
revolver
to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter
Transitive: to scramble eggs
Example
To prepare a hearty brunch, she chose to scramble eggs with spinach and feta cheese.
He liked to scramble eggs with a touch of cream, creating a velvety texture for his morning meal.
In the morning rush, he opted to scramble the eggs and cook them rapidly for a protein-packed breakfast.
03
apresurarse, escalar
to move quickly and with urgency, often in a disorderly manner
Intransitive: to scramble | to scramble somewhere
Example
In the aftermath of the earthquake, residents had to scramble to find temporary shelter and basic necessities.
As the storm approached, beachgoers scrambled to pack their belongings and seek shelter.
As the unexpected announcement was made, passengers started to scramble to catch the last train of the day.
04
cifrar, encriptar
to encode a broadcast transmission or telephone conversation in a way that renders it unintelligible without the use of a decoding device
Transitive: to scramble communications
Example
The radio operator had to scramble the transmission to ensure secure communication.
During the Cold War, military communications often used encryption to scramble messages.
The government agency employed a sophisticated system to scramble their satellite communications.
05
revolver, mezclar
to mix or jumble something, creating confusion or disorder
Transitive: to scramble sth
Example
The toddler gleefully scrambled the puzzle pieces, challenging the adults to put it back together.
The mischievous student decided to scramble the pages of the teacher 's lesson plan.
The computer glitch caused the data to scramble, leading to hours of work to restore the files.
Scramble
01
lucha, revuelo
an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
02
trote, corrida
rushing about hastily in an undignified way
Ejemplo
In the race against time, the mountaineers had to scramble up the icy slope to reach the stranded climbers.
As the hikers reached the rocky peak, they had to scramble to conquer the last few meters.
With the storm approaching, the sailors had to scramble up the rigging to secure the sails.
Faced with the unexpected obstacle, the trail runners had to scramble over fallen trees to stay on course.
