dar un paseo
/daɾ un paseo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'to go for a walk' is dar un paseo.
The phrase is used to describe taking a leisurely walk for pleasure or exercise. It is distinct from the verb caminar, which focuses more on the physical act of walking or traveling from one point to another.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, dar un paseo translates to 'to give a stroll'.
Which one should you use?
While dar un paseo implies a leisurely stroll, the verb caminar is used when the emphasis is on the movement itself or the destination.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may also hear the phrase Ir a dar una vuelta. Additionally, the colloquial alternative dar una vuelta can mean going for a walk or even taking a quick drive.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the tense of this phrase, you must conjugate the verb dar, while the noun phrase un paseo remains unchanged.
How do you pronounce it?
/daɾ un paseo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cities, a paseo is not just an action but a physical place, specifically a wide, tree-lined boulevard designed for the public to stroll.
- The word dar in this phrase follows a common Spanish pattern where one 'gives' an action, such as in dar un salto for 'to jump'.
- The word paseo has its roots in the Ancient Greek verb -ĭ́zō, which relates to the concept of stepping or going.
Examples in context
- ¿Quieres dar un paseo?Would you like to go for a walk?This example is useful for asking someone if they want to dar un paseo.Tatoeba #338208 by tatoerique, translation #687842 by lukaszpp
- ¿Te gustaría dar un paseo?Would you care to go for a walk?This example is useful for asking if someone would care to dar un paseo.Tatoeba #758106 by darinmex, translation #245154 by CM
- Ella va a pasear por el parque.She is going for a walk in the park.
- El señor quiere dar un paseo al atardecer.The gentleman wants to go for a walk at sunset.
- Vamos a salir a caminar por la playa.Let's go out for a walk on the beach.
- ¿Te gustaría ir de paseo al centro?Would you like to go for a walk downtown?
- Vamos a dar un paseo por el parque.Let's go for a walk through the park.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are relaxing at home on a sunny afternoon.
- LucíaHace buen tiempo, ¿vamos a dar un paseo?The weather is nice, shall we go for a walk?
- MateoMe parece una idea genial, Lucía.That sounds like a great idea, Lucía.
- LucíaPodemos ir al parque que está cerca.We can go to the park nearby.
- MateoPerfecto, Mateo estará listo en cinco minutos.Perfect, Mateo will be ready in five minutes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dar, paseo, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
