Pazos (en. Manor houses)

/'paθos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Stages or phases of a process.
The pazos of this project are divided into three stages.
Los pazos de este proyecto se dividen en tres etapas.
Progress or advancement in a process.
We have made great pazos in research.
Hemos hecho grandes pazos en la investigación.
Movements or steps in a specific context.
Each pazo must be carefully planned.
Cada pazo debe ser cuidadosamente planificado.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a step
To perform an action that moves forward in a process.
dar un paso
firm steps
Secure and reliable advancements in a context.
pasos firmes

Related Words

steps
Movements or actions taken to move forward.
pasos
advance
Progress in a process or task.
avance
phases
Stages of a determined process.
fases

Slang Meanings

Significant progress in a task.
I feel we have made huge pazos in this work.
Siento que hemos dado pazos enormes en este trabajo.
To carry out a successful action.
You made a good pazo in deciding that.
Hiciste un buen pazo al decidir eso.