dar un paseo
/daɾ un paseo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, to go on a walk is dar un paseo.
This phrase is used when you are taking a leisurely walk for pleasure or exercise.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, dar un paseo means "to give a stroll" or "to give a walk".
Which one should you use?
While dar un paseo implies a leisurely stroll for pleasure, the verb caminar is a more neutral term that simply means "to walk" or "to hike".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, dar una vuelta and salir a pasear are common ways to express this. Additionally, the verb pasearse can be used in Spain, particularly in the reflexive form pasearse por.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "we go on a walk" or "we are taking a walk", you can use the first-person plural present tense conjugation damos un paseo.
How do you pronounce it?
/daɾ un paseo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the paseo is a social ritual where people dress up to walk and be seen by their neighbors, particularly in the evenings.
- While dar un paseo usually refers to walking, you can use the same phrase to describe going for a drive in a car.
- While dar un paseo means 'to go on a walk', the word paseo also refers to a physical place, such as a promenade or a pedestrian boulevard.
Examples in context
- Me gusta ir a pasear por el parque los domingos.I like to go on a walk in the park on Sundays.
- Después de cenar, a veces doy un paseo para relajarme.After dinner, I sometimes go for a walk to relax.
- ¿Quieres salir a caminar un rato?Do you want to go for a walk for a while?
- Vamos a dar un paseo por el parque.Let's go for a walk in the park.
- Me gusta dar un paseo por la playa al atardecer.I like to take a walk on the beach at sunset.
- ¿Quieres dar un paseo conmigo esta tarde?Do you want to go for a walk with me this afternoon?
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are deciding what to do on a sunny afternoon.
- JavierHace buen tiempo, ¿quieres dar un paseo?The weather is nice, do you want to go for a walk?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría dar un paseo contigo.Yes, I would love to go for a walk with you.
- JavierPerfecto, podemos ir hacia la plaza.Perfect, we can go towards the plaza.
- LucíaEs una idea excelente, Javier.That is an excellent idea, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
