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pasear

pah-seh-AHRpa.seˈaɾ

“pasear” means “to walk (a pet)” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to walk (a pet), to take for a walk

Also: to parade
VerbA1regular ar
A person holding a red leash, walking a happy brown dog along a green park path.
infinitivepasear
gerundpaseando
past Participlepaseado

📝 In Action

¿Puedes pasear al perro después de cenar?

A1

Can you walk the dog after dinner?

Mi abuelo siempre me paseaba en su coche viejo.

A2

My grandfather always took me for a ride in his old car.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • caminar (to walk (generally))
  • dar un paseo (to take a walk)

Common Collocations

  • pasear en bicicleta – to ride a bike
  • pasear por la playa – to stroll along the beach

to go for a walk, to wander/stroll

Also: to ride around
VerbA2regular (reflexive) ar
A stylized figure walking alone down a winding path surrounded by green trees, enjoying a stroll.
infinitivepasearse
gerundpaseándose
past Participlepaseado

📝 In Action

Me gusta pasearme por el centro histórico los domingos.

A2

I like to stroll through the historic center on Sundays.

Cuando estoy estresado, me paseo por el jardín para relajarme.

B1

When I'm stressed, I walk around the garden to relax.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • pasearse en coche – to go for a drive

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedpasea
yopaseo
túpaseas
ellos/ellas/ustedespasean
nosotrospaseamos
vosotrospaseáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedpaseaba
yopaseaba
túpaseabas
ellos/ellas/ustedespaseaban
nosotrospaseábamos
vosotrospaseabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedpaseó
yopaseé
túpaseaste
ellos/ellas/ustedespasearon
nosotrospaseamos
vosotrospaseasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedpasee
yopasee
túpasees
ellos/ellas/ustedespaseen
nosotrospaseemos
vosotrospaseéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedpaseara/pasease
yopaseara/pasease
túpasearas/paseases
ellos/ellas/ustedespasearan/paseasen
nosotrospaseáramos/paseásemos
vosotrospasearais/paseaseis
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Words that translate to "pasear" in Spanish:

to parade→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pasear

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'pasear' in its reflexive form?

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👥 Word Family▼
el paseo(the walk, the stroll, the promenade) — Noun
paseador/a(walker (e.g., dog walker)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Vulgar Latin word *passāre*, meaning 'to step' or 'to pass,' which evolved into the idea of moving along leisurely.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: passearFrench: passer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'pasear' and 'caminar'?

'Caminar' simply means 'to walk' (like going from point A to point B, or walking for exercise). 'Pasear' or 'pasearse' means 'to stroll' or 'to wander for pleasure'—it emphasizes the relaxed, enjoyable nature of the movement, often without a specific destination.

How do I conjugate 'pasear'? Is it irregular?

'Pasear' is a perfectly regular -ar verb, making it very easy to conjugate! Just use the standard endings for the indicative, subjunctive, and imperative moods.