Spanish Conversation · Level 118
59 words
Spanish word
pasear
Pronunciation
IPA/paseˈaɾ/
Meaning
- verbtake for a walk, take ... for a walk
Example
Voy a pasear al perro.
I'm going to take the dog for a walk.
More examples
El domingo suelo pasear por la playa al atardecer.
On Sundays I usually stroll along the beach at dusk.
Core concept
Leisurely stroll or short recreational outing.
Common phrases
pasear por la playa
stroll along the beach
pasear con amigos
stroll with friends
pasear por la ciudad
stroll around the city
Similar words
caminar: Walk to go somewhere or to cover a distance, neutral and purpose-driven.
andar: Move about on foot in casual, everyday speech, a broad informal term for walking.
Definition in Spanish
Moverse a pie sin prisa con fines recreativos o de compañía; además puede emplearse transitivamente para pasear a alguien y, coloquialmente, para dar una vuelta en coche.
Word origin
From pasar ('to pass, spend time') plus the verbalizing suffix -ear, pasear develops the sense of moving slowly for pleasure or of taking someone or an animal out.
Usage tips
- Pasear emphasizes leisure and companionship, so caminar or andar fit when the point is mere movement, and pasear commonly takes a direct object for people or pets and colloquially for a short drive.
Other meanings
- strollverb
- drive aroundverb
Opposites
- apresurarsehurryverb
- permanecerstayverb