ir a dar un paseo
/iɾ a daɾ un paseo/from spelling rules
To go for a walk in Spanish is ir a dar un paseo.
The phrase is used to describe taking a leisurely walk for pleasure or exercise.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ir a dar un paseo literally translates to to go to give a stroll.
Which one should you use?
You can use the shorter phrase dar un paseo to mean to take a walk without including the going to part. While dar un paseo implies a leisurely or recreational walk, the verb caminar is a more neutral term used for the physical act of walking. For a more colloquial tone, dar una vuelta can be used to mean taking a walk or even a short drive.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to use the present continuous to say I am going for a walk, you would say Estoy dando un paseo.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɾ a daɾ un paseo/
Did you know?
- The verb ir is a linguistic mosaic. Its different forms come from three separate Latin verbs: īre for the infinitive, vādere for 'voy', and esse for 'fui'.
- The word paseo refers not only to the act of walking but also to the physical space, such as a wide promenade or a tree-lined walkway in a city.
Examples in context
- Voy a ir a dar un paseo para despejar mi cabeza.I'll just go for a walk to clear my head.This sentence shows how to use ir a dar un paseo to express the purpose of clearing one's head.Tatoeba #541233 by Leono, translation #40006 by CK
- ¿Le gustaría salir a pasear?Would you like to go for a walk?
- Voy a dar un paseo por el parqueI'm going for a walk in the park
- Es importante hacer ejercicio al aire libre, como salir a caminarIt's important to do outdoor exercise, such as going for a walk.
- Vamos a dar una vuelta por el barrioLet's go for a walk around the neighborhood
- Salgo a pasear a mi perro todas las tardesI take my dog for a walk every afternoon
- Mañana quiero ir a dar un paseo por el parque.Tomorrow I want to go for a walk in the park.
- ¿Quieres ir a dar un paseo por la playa?Do you want to go for a walk along the beach?
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are deciding how to spend a sunny afternoon.
- MateoLucía, ¿quieres ir a dar un paseo?Lucía, do you want to go for a walk?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría ir a dar un paseo contigo.Yes, I would love to go for a walk with you.
- MateoPerfecto, vamos al centro ahora.Perfect, let's go downtown now.
- Lucía¡Vamos! Hace un día muy bonito.Let's go! It is a very beautiful day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, dar, ir, paseo, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
