Today’s Spanish word of the day is “paseo”. It’s a noun meaning “walk”, “stroll” or “promenade”.
It can also refer to a leisurely outing by bike or car.
It’s often heard in the phrase “dar un paseo”, translating as “to take a stroll”.
The word comes from Latin “passus”, meaning “step” or “pace”, which is also the origin of the English word “passage”.
Example Sentences
Beginner
Here are some example sentences at beginner (A1/A2) level:
Me gusta dar un paseo por el parque.
I like to take a walk in the park.
El domingo, vamos a hacer un paseo en bicicleta.
On Sunday, we are going to take a bike ride.
¿Quieres venir conmigo de paseo al centro comercial?
Do you want to come with me for a walk to the shopping center?
Intermediate
Here are some example sentences at intermediate (B1/B2) level:
Durante las vacaciones, planeamos hacer un largo paseo por el campo.
During the holidays, we plan to take a long walk through the countryside.
Después de la lluvia, dimos un paseo para respirar aire fresco.
After the rain, we took a walk to breathe fresh air.
Durante el paseo matutino, encontramos un sendero que nos llevó a un mirador.
During the morning walk, we found a path that led us to a viewpoint.
Advanced
Here are some example sentences at advanced (C1/C2) level:
Cuando era pequeño, mi abuela y yo solíamos dar un larguísimo paseo cada domingo por la mañana.
When I was little, my grandma and I used to go for a very long stroll every Sunday morning.
En el pueblo, la gente mayor suele reunirse por las tardes para dar un paseo mientras comentan los cotilleos del día.
In the village, the elderly often get together in the afternoons to go for a stroll while gossiping about the day’s happenings.
¿Sabías que dicen que dar un paseo de media hora después de las comidas ayuda a digerir mejor?
Did you know they say that taking a half-hour walk after meals helps with digestion?
