paseo marítimo
/paseo maɾitimo/from spelling rules
The English word 'boardwalk' is translated into Spanish as paseo marítimo.
paseo marítimo is used specifically for pedestrian paths located along the coast or seaside.
Meaning: slightly elevated path for pedestrians (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of paseo, meaning a walk or stroll and marítimo, meaning maritime or relating to the sea.
Which one should you use?
Paseo Marítimo can refer specifically to a seaside promenade and Paseo Costero refers to a coastal promenade.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term Pasarela de Madera is used to mean a wooden walkway.
How do you pronounce it?
/paseo maɾitimo/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the paseo marítimo is often the site of the paseo, a traditional evening ritual where people dress up to stroll and socialize.
- While paseo marítimo is the general term, the word malecón is used in countries like Cuba and Mexico to describe a stone seawall promenade.
- The verb pasear and the noun paseo can be used to describe walking a pet, such as pasear al perro.
Examples in context
- El paseo marítimo de Barcelona es impresionanteThe boardwalk of Barcelona is impressive
- Me encanta caminar por el paseo costero de CancúnI love walking along Cancun's boardwalk
- Vamos a pasear por el paseo de la playa esta tardeLet's take a walk on the boardwalk this afternoon
- El malecón de Puerto Vallarta es encantadorPuerto Vallarta's boardwalk is enchanting
- Vamos a dar un paseo por el paseo marítimoLet's take a walk along the promenade
- Vamos a caminar por el paseo marítimo.Let's walk along the boardwalk.
- El paseo marítimo es muy largo.The boardwalk is very long.
- Hay mucha gente en el paseo marítimo hoy.There are many people on the boardwalk today.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are planning a walk by the beach.
- Alejandro¿Quieres pasear por el paseo marítimo?Do you want to stroll along the boardwalk?
- MaríaSí, me encanta caminar cerca del mar.Yes, I love walking near the sea.
- AlejandroEl paseo marítimo está muy bonito al atardecer.The boardwalk is very beautiful at sunset.
- MaríaEntonces, vayamos ahora mismo.Then, let's go right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
