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    Paso (en. Passed)

    /ˈpaso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Movement that occurs while walking.
    Bend with a firm step.
    Dóblate con un paso firme.
    Progress or development in an action or process.
    We made great progress towards solving the problem.
    Hicimos un gran paso hacia la solución del problema.
    Space occupied by the foot while walking.
    Every step counts in this journey.
    Cada paso cuenta en este recorrido.
    verb
    To move from one place to another.
    We must move to the next level.
    Debemos pasar al siguiente nivel.
    To make a concrete decision or action.
    It's time to take action.
    Es momento de pasar a la acción.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'passus', which means 'step' or 'to walk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a step
    To make a movement forward or an action.
    dar un paso
    step by step
    Gradually, without doing everything at once.
    paso a paso
    firm step
    A secure movement, with determination.
    paso firme

    Related Words

    past
    Time that has already elapsed.
    pasado
    walkway
    Structure used to cross or present something to the public.
    pasarela
    crosswalk
    Section of the street designated for pedestrian crossing.
    paso de peatones

    Slang Meanings

    Expression indicating that one is in a process of change.
    I'm in the process of finding a new job.
    Estoy en el paso de encontrar un nuevo trabajo.
    When someone takes the necessary time to make decisions.
    I'm going to take a step and think carefully before acting.
    Voy a dar un paso y pensar bien antes de actuar.