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• 1 a (no pl) (extent, size) escala (f) on a large/small scale = en gran/pequeña escala • (of map, diagram) escala (f); (before n) [model/drawing] a escala b c (on measuring instrument) escala (f) c c [Mus] escala (f) d c (for weighing) (usu pl) balanza (f) pesa (f) bathroom scales = una báscula or pesa (de baño)

• 2 a c (on fish) escama (f) b u (deposit in kettle, pipes) sarro (m)