pasear
/pah-seh-AHR/
to walk (a pet)
Pasear when used for animals means taking a pet out for a walk.
pasear(verb)
to walk (a pet)
?taking an animal out
,to take for a walk
?taking a person or child out
to parade
?showing something off
📝 In Action
¿Puedes pasear al perro después de cenar?
A1Can you walk the dog after dinner?
Mi abuelo siempre me paseaba en su coche viejo.
A2My grandfather always took me for a ride in his old car.
💡 Grammar Points
Action on an Object
When you use 'pasear' without a pronoun (like 'me' or 'se'), it means you are walking someone or something else (the object).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Pasear' for Simple Walking
Mistake: "Voy a pasear a la tienda. (I am going to walk to the store.)"
Correction: Voy a caminar a la tienda. ('Pasear' implies a leisurely stroll, not simple transportation.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'a' connection
You almost always need the personal 'a' when the object you are walking is a person or animal: 'Paseo a mi hijo' (I walk my son).
When used reflexively or alone, pasear means taking a stroll or going for a walk oneself.
pasear(verb)
to go for a walk
?taking a stroll oneself
,to wander/stroll
?moving around for leisure
to ride around
?e.g., in a vehicle or bike
📝 In Action
Me gusta pasearme por el centro histórico los domingos.
A2I like to stroll through the historic center on Sundays.
Cuando estoy estresado, me paseo por el jardín para relajarme.
B1When I'm stressed, I walk around the garden to relax.
💡 Grammar Points
The Reflexive Form ('-se')
When you add the reflexive pronoun (me, te, se, nos, os, se), the action reflects back onto the person doing it: 'Me paseo' means 'I walk myself' or 'I go for a walk'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Pronoun
Mistake: "Yo paseo por el parque. (I walk the park.)"
Correction: Yo me paseo por el parque. (I walk myself/I stroll through the park. If you omit 'me,' it sounds like you are walking the park itself.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Pasear vs. Caminar
Use 'caminar' for basic walking (like exercise or going somewhere specific). Use 'pasearse' for walking for fun, relaxation, or sightseeing.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pasear
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'pasear' in its reflexive form?
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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.