Signification
To ride a bicycle for leisure or exercise.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, 'dar un paseo en bici' is often a Sunday morning ritual followed by an 'aperitivo'. Many cities have 'BiciMad' or 'Bicing' (public bike systems) which have made this phrase even more common. Colombia is famous for its cyclists. While 'dar un paseo' is used, you will also hear 'salir a pedalear' which reflects the country's deep passion for the sport. In Mexico City, the 'Paseo de la Reforma' is closed on Sundays for cyclists. People say 'dar el rol en bici' informally to mean hanging out on their bikes. In Buenos Aires, 'andar en bici' is more common than 'dar un paseo'. The city has many 'bicisendas' (bike lanes) where people spend their afternoons.
Use 'Bici' for friends
While 'bicicleta' is correct, using 'bici' makes you sound much more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Watch the 'Dar'
Remember that 'dar' is irregular. 'Yo doy', not 'Yo daro'!
Signification
To ride a bicycle for leisure or exercise.
Use 'Bici' for friends
While 'bicicleta' is correct, using 'bici' makes you sound much more like a native speaker in casual settings.
Watch the 'Dar'
Remember that 'dar' is irregular. 'Yo doy', not 'Yo daro'!
Combine with 'por'
Always use 'por' to describe the area you are riding through (e.g., 'por el barrio', 'por la orilla del mar').
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dar' in the present tense.
Yo siempre _______ un paseo en bici por las tardes.
The subject is 'Yo', so the irregular first-person singular form of 'dar' is 'doy'.
Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase.
Ayer dimos un paseo _______ bici.
We use 'en' to indicate the means of transport (in/by bike).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
—¿Qué quieres hacer este domingo? —Hace sol, podríamos _______.
'Dar un paseo en bici' is the standard, natural collocation in Spanish.
Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
Each phrase has a specific nuance regarding leisure, skill, transport, or maintenance.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Bicycle Verbs
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYo siempre _______ un paseo en bici por las tardes.
The subject is 'Yo', so the irregular first-person singular form of 'dar' is 'doy'.
Ayer dimos un paseo _______ bici.
We use 'en' to indicate the means of transport (in/by bike).
—¿Qué quieres hacer este domingo? —Hace sol, podríamos _______.
'Dar un paseo en bici' is the standard, natural collocation in Spanish.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each phrase has a specific nuance regarding leisure, skill, transport, or maintenance.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt's technically understandable, but sounds like a non-native mistake. Always use 'dar' with 'paseo'.
It is feminine (la bici) because it comes from 'la bicicleta'.
'Dar un paseo' sounds a bit more intentional and longer, while 'dar una vuelta' can be very quick, like 'going around the block'.
Yes, 'en' is the standard preposition for means of transport in this context.
Yes, though 'andar en bici' is often more common in countries like Mexico or Argentina.
No, for a motorcycle you would say 'dar un paseo en moto'.
You say 'Di un paseo en bici'.
It's neutral. You can use it in almost any situation.
No, 'de bici' is incorrect. It must be 'en bici'.
If it's light exercise, 'dar un paseo' is fine. If it's intense, use 'hacer ciclismo' or 'entrenar'.
Expressions liées
Dar una vuelta
similarTo go for a short walk or ride.
Montar en bicicleta
similarTo ride a bicycle.
Hacer ciclismo
specialized formTo do cycling as a sport.
Ir en bici
contrastTo go by bike.
