paso uno
/paso uno/from spelling rules
The English phrase "step one" is translated into Spanish as paso uno.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of paso, which means "step" and uno, which means "one".
How does it change in a sentence?
While paso uno is used for numbered lists, el primer paso is the more natural way to refer to "the first step" in a general process.
How do you pronounce it?
/paso uno/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word paso can be used to describe a 'step' in a religious procession, referring to the large, ornate floats that are carried through the streets during Holy Week.
- The root of paso comes from a Latin word meaning 'to spread out', likely referring to spreading something out to dry.
- In certain contexts, saying paso can be a way of saying 'I pass' or 'I am opting out' of a game or a social activity, similar to how a player passes their turn in cards.
Examples in context
- El paso uno está hecho.Step one is done.Tatoeba #10012128 by manufrutos, translation #10011547 by Amastan
- El paso uno es muy importante.Step one is very important.
- ¿Cuál es el paso uno de la receta?What is step one of the recipe?
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are looking at a manual for a new bookshelf.
- MaríaAlejandro, lee el paso uno, por favor.Alejandro, read step one, please.
- AlejandroEl paso uno dice que necesitamos un destornillador.Step one says that we need a screwdriver.
- MaríaPerfecto, yo lo busco en la caja.Perfect, I will look for it in the box.
- AlejandroMuy bien, empecemos con el montaje.Very well, let's start with the assembly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paso, uno, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
