paseo marítimo
/paseo maɾitimo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "seafront" is translated into Spanish as paseo marítimo.
The term paseo marítimo specifically refers to a paved pedestrian walkway or promenade along the coast, rather than the sea itself.
Meaning: town waterfront (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of paseo, meaning a stroll or walk and marítimo, meaning maritime or relating to the sea.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, El Paseo Marítimo is a common term for a promenade along the seafront. In some parts of Latin America, the term La Rambla is used to describe a boulevard or avenue near the sea.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural paseos marítimos (seafronts), both the noun and the adjective are pluralized.
How do you pronounce it?
/paseo maɾitimo/
Did you know?
- While paseo marítimo is standard in Spain, you might find the term malecón used in Caribbean countries like Cuba or Mexico to describe a similar coastal promenade.
- In many Spanish coastal towns, the paseo marítimo is not just a path but a social hub where people engage in el paseo, a traditional evening ritual of strolling to see and be seen.
- In some Spanish-speaking cities, the term la rambla is used for the seafront, a word borrowed from the Arabic ramla meaning 'sandy riverbed'.
Examples in context
- La mejor parte de esta ciudad es su frente marítimo, donde puedes disfrutar de hermosas vistas al mar.The best part of this city is its seafront, where you can enjoy beautiful sea views.
- El paseo marítimo es muy largo.The seafront is very long.
- Me gusta caminar por el paseo marítimo.I like walking along the seafront.
- Hay muchos restaurantes en el paseo marítimo.There are many restaurants on the seafront.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding where to meet in a coastal town.
- Sofía¿Dónde nos vemos, Mateo?Where shall we meet, Mateo?
- MateoPodemos quedar en el paseo marítimo.We can meet at the seafront.
- SofíaPerfecto, Sofía estará allí pronto.Perfect, Sofía will be there soon.
- MateoTe espero junto a las palmeras.I'll wait for you by the palm trees.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
