Pasear (en. To walk)

/paˈse.aɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move on foot from one place to another, usually for pleasure.
I like to stroll through the park on Sundays.
Me gusta pasear por el parque los domingos.
To take or lead someone or something to a place while walking.
I'm going to walk the dog in the afternoon.
Voy a pasear al perro por la tarde.
To walk through a place to enjoy its scenery.
We walked through the historic center of the city.
Paseamos por el centro histórico de la ciudad.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'pascere', which means to feed or graze.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take someone for a walk
To take someone out for a walk.
pasear a alguien
to stroll in the park
To take a walk in a park.
pasear por el parque
to scan around
To look around attentively while walking.
pasear la vista

Related Words

stroll
Action or effect of strolling.
paseo
walker
A person who strolls, especially with an animal.
paseador
stoller
A person who is strolling.
paseante

Slang Meanings

To take a spin
Let's take a spin by the beach.
Vamos a dar una vuelta por la playa.
To take a tour
He always takes a tour of the city when he has guests visiting.
Él siempre hace un tour por la ciudad cuando tiene gente de visita.