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paseo

pah-seh-oh/paˈseo/

walk, stroll

Also: outing
NounmA1
A smiling person strolling outdoors on a sunny path, enjoying a leisurely walk.

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Dimos un largo paseo por el parque después de cenar.

A1

We took a long walk through the park after dinner.

¿Quieres ir a dar un paseo mañana por la mañana?

A1

Do you want to go for a stroll tomorrow morning?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • dar un paseo – to take a walk/stroll
  • salir de paseo – to go out for a walk

ride, drive

Also: cruise
NounmA2
A cheerful person riding a bright red bicycle down a smooth road.

📝 In Action

El domingo haremos un paseo en bicicleta por la costa.

A2

On Sunday we will take a bike ride along the coast.

Fueron de paseo en coche para ver las luces de la ciudad.

B1

They went for a drive to see the city lights.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • paseo en barco – boat ride/cruise
  • paseo a caballo – horseback ride

promenade, avenue

Also: walkway
NounmB1
A wide, paved public walkway stretching alongside a calm blue ocean, with benches and palm trees.

📝 In Action

El Paseo de Gracia es famoso por sus edificios modernistas en Barcelona.

B1

The Paseo de Gracia is famous for its modernist buildings in Barcelona.

Hay mucha gente vendiendo artesanías en el paseo marítimo.

B2

There are many people selling handicrafts on the seaside promenade.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • bulevar (boulevard)
  • malecón (seawall/pier)

Common Collocations

  • paseo marítimo – seaside promenade

piece of cake

Also: cinch
NounmC1 informal
ColombiaMexico
A single slice of perfect layer cake sitting on a small plate.

📝 In Action

Ganar el campeonato fue un paseo para nuestro equipo.

C1

Winning the championship was a piece of cake for our team.

Pensé que el proyecto sería difícil, pero fue un paseo.

C1

I thought the project would be difficult, but it was a cinch.

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Quick Quiz: paseo

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish phrase correctly translates 'We took a ride on the boat'?

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👥 Word Family▼
pasear(to walk, to stroll (verb)) — Verb
paseante(stroller, pedestrian) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the verb 'pasear' (to walk/stroll), which itself is related to the older Spanish word 'paso' (step or pace). The core idea is taking steps for leisure.

First recorded: 15th century (related forms earlier)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: passeioCatalan: passeig

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'paseo' and 'caminata'?

'Paseo' is generally a short, relaxed, and leisurely walk taken purely for enjoyment. 'Caminata' implies a longer distance, a more vigorous pace, or a serious hike/trek.

How do I ask someone to come for a walk with me?

The most natural way is to use the infinitive phrase: '¿Quieres dar un paseo?' (Do you want to take a walk?) or '¿Salimos de paseo?' (Shall we go out for a stroll?)