Spanish word

paseo

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈseo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwalk

Example

¿Quieres dar un paseo esta tarde?

Do you want to go for a walk this afternoon?

Illustration for paseo (walk)

More examples

Ella da un paseo breve antes de dormir.

She takes a brief walk before going to sleep.

Core concept

Brief leisurely outing to change the mood, usually on foot.

Common phrases

  • dar un paseo por el parque

    go for a walk in the park

  • paseo corto

    brief walk

Similar words

vuelta: Short casual walk that circles the neighborhood or a nearby block.
caminata: Longer, more vigorous walk taken for exercise or to enjoy nature.
salida: Outing that involves leaving home to run errands or go out for entertainment.
excursión: Day trip away from home taken to sightsee or enjoy nature.

Definition in Spanish

Salida breve y tranquila para pasear, normalmente a pie, hecha por placer o para cambiar de ambiente; también puede referirse a un corto trayecto en coche.

Word origin

Paseo is the noun of pasear, which formed from pasar 'to pass' (from Latin passāre) plus the productive suffix -ear.

Usage tips

  • Paseo usually implies a relaxed, leisurely walk rather than exercise, while caminata suggests a longer or more vigorous walk.

Other meanings

  • strollnoun
  • outingnoun
  • drivenoun

Related words

  • paseartake a walkverb
  • paseablesuitable for walkingadjective

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