paseo en góndola
/paseo en ɡondola/from spelling rules
The English phrase "gondola ride" is translated into Spanish as paseo en góndola.
Paseíto en góndola is an informal and friendly way to say gondola ride.
How do you pronounce it?
/paseo en ɡondola/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a góndola does not refer to a boat but is the standard word for the shelving units or aisles in a supermarket.
- The Spanish word góndola was borrowed from Italian, which in turn took it from the Byzantine Greek word kontoúra, meaning 'little tail'.
- While paseo en góndola describes a boat trip, the word paseo is more commonly used in Spanish to describe a leisurely stroll or walk on foot.
Examples in context
- El paseo en góndola por los canales de Venecia es una experiencia inolvidable.The gondola ride through the canals of Venice is an unforgettable experience.
- ¿Vamos a dar un paseíto en góndola esta tarde?Shall we go for a little gondola ride this afternoon?
- Disfruté mucho del paseo en góndola veneciana. ¡Fue increíble!I really enjoyed the Venetian gondola ride. It was amazing!
- Me gustaría un paseo en góndola.I would like a gondola ride.
- El paseo en góndola es muy romántico.The gondola ride is very romantic.
- Reservamos un paseo en góndola para esta tarde.We booked a gondola ride for this afternoon.
- ¿Te gustaría hacer un paseo en góndola?Would you like to go on a gondola ride?
Example conversation
A couple is planning their vacation in Venice.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿quieres hacer un paseo en góndola?María, do you want to go on a gondola ride?
- María¡Sí, me encantaría!Yes, I would love to!
- AlejandroPerfecto, buscaré el precio ahora mismo.Perfect, I will look for the price right now.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, será muy divertido.Thank you, Alejandro, it will be very fun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, góndola, paseo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
