No. 247 in Spanish
paso
Step, pace, or passage.
In a sentence
El paso que tomaste fue valiente.
The step you took was brave.
In this sentence, 'paso' refers to a 'step' in a metaphorical sense, describing an action or decision.
Cierra la puerta suavemente al pasar por el paso.
Close the door gently as you pass through the passage.
Here, 'paso' is used to mean a 'passage' or a physical path one can cross.
Aprendí un nuevo paso de baile en la clase de hoy.
I learned a new dance step in today's class.
In this instance, 'paso' specifically refers to a 'dance step,' highlighting its use in the context of dancing.
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