Today’s Spanish word of the day is “paso”.
It’s a masculine noun that usually means “step”, but can also mean “pace”, “passage” or “way” depending on the context.
The word “paso” comes from Latin passus, meaning “step” or “pace”. This is also the root of the English words “pass”, “passage” and “pace”.
Some useful phrases involving the word “paso” include the following:
- Abrir paso – To make way
- Dar un paso – To take a step
- Paso a paso – Step by step
- Dejar paso a algo – To give way to something
Example sentences
Dio un paso hacia la salida.
He took a step toward the exit.
Tenemos que avanzar paso a paso.
We have to move forward step by step.
Cada paso que das te lleva más cerca de tu meta.
Every step you take brings you closer to your goal.
Avanzó con pasos firmes.
He/She advanced with firm steps.
Es el primer paso hacia el éxito.
It’s the first step toward success.
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