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    Paces (en. Peace)

    /ˈpa.ses/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Distance equivalent to the length of a person's step.
    The runner took ten paces before reaching the finish line.
    El corredor dio diez paces antes de alcanzar la meta.
    Measure of space or distance.
    The paces of the track are important for training.
    Las paces de la pista son importantes para el entrenamiento.
    The step of a person when walking or advancing.
    Her paces are firm and determined.
    Su paces son firmes y decididos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'passus', which means 'step'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make peace
    To advance with determination.
    dar paces
    at a good pace
    Quickly and efficiently.
    a buen paso
    to set the pace
    To indicate the rhythm or the way to proceed.
    marcar el paso

    Related Words

    step
    Movement of one leg when walking.
    paso
    walk
    Walking distance, generally long.
    caminata
    to walk
    To move from one place to another on foot.
    andar

    Slang Meanings

    Pacer
    The group moves like paces through the park.
    El grupo va como paces por el parque.
    To go at a snail's pace
    We arrived late because we were going at a snail's pace.
    Llegamos tarde porque íbamos a paces de tortuga.