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Paso

Verb / ˈpæsəʊ / Another word for paso — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Paso can mean 'step' in Spanish, or it can refer to a type of dance or a type of horse used in equestrian events.

Synonyms & similar words

stride footstep pace gait dance movement maneuver procedure process horse

Synonyms by register

Formal

stride gait pace

Informal

step walk move

Literary

tread progress

Antonyms

halt stillness stasis cessation pause standstill

Common collocations

  • paso doble
  • paso a paso
  • paso firme
  • paso ligero
  • paso lento
  • paso adelante
  • paso atrás

Word family

noun paso
verb pasar

Usage note

Primarily used in Spanish contexts, 'paso' refers to a step or pace. In English, it's most commonly encountered in the name of the dance 'paso doble'.

Example sentences

  1. She took a paso forward on the dance floor.
  2. He stepped on the paso doble rhythm.
  3. The horse made a paso fino gait.
  4. The paso is an important part of ballroom dancing.
  5. She followed his paso during the tango.

Quotes

  • Dance is the hidden language of the soul. ─― Martha Graham
  • To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. ─― Agnes De Mille
  • The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word. ─― Mata Hari

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