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To go for a leisurely walk.
문화적 배경
The 'Paseo' is a tree-lined pedestrian mall. In cities like Madrid, the 'Paseo del Prado' is a world-famous cultural axis where people walk between museums. In many Mexican towns, the 'Zócalo' (main square) is the primary place to 'dar un paseo' on Sunday evenings, often accompanied by live music. In Buenos Aires, 'dar una vuelta' is often used synonymously with 'dar un paseo', especially when referring to walking around the neighborhood (el barrio).
Use 'dar' not 'tomar'
Even though English says 'take', Spanish says 'give'. This is the #1 marker of a natural speaker.
The Sunday Stroll
In Spain, Sunday afternoon is the prime time for 'el paseo'. Shops are closed, and everyone is out walking.
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To go for a leisurely walk.
Use 'dar' not 'tomar'
Even though English says 'take', Spanish says 'give'. This is the #1 marker of a natural speaker.
The Sunday Stroll
In Spain, Sunday afternoon is the prime time for 'el paseo'. Shops are closed, and everyone is out walking.
Vehicle use
Remember you can 'dar un paseo en coche' (car) or 'en moto' (motorcycle) too!
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'dar' in the present tense.
Yo ___ un paseo por el parque cada mañana.
The first person singular (yo) of 'dar' is 'doy'.
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'to take a walk'?
Selecciona la opción correcta:
'Dar un paseo' is the standard collocation in Spanish.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
A: ¿Quieres dar un ___? B: Sí, vamos al río.
'Paseo' means stroll, while 'paso' means a single step.
Match the phrase to the vehicle.
Dar un paseo ___ barco.
When taking a 'paseo' in a vehicle, we use the preposition 'en'.
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시각 학습 자료
Ways to Dar un Paseo
Transport
- • A pie
- • En bicicleta
- • En coche
- • En barco
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Yo ___ un paseo por el parque cada mañana.
The first person singular (yo) of 'dar' is 'doy'.
Selecciona la opción correcta:
'Dar un paseo' is the standard collocation in Spanish.
A: ¿Quieres dar un ___? B: Sí, vamos al río.
'Paseo' means stroll, while 'paso' means a single step.
Dar un paseo ___ barco.
When taking a 'paseo' in a vehicle, we use the preposition 'en'.
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자주 묻는 질문
8 질문Yes, 'pasear' is the verb form and is perfectly correct, but 'dar un paseo' is very common in spoken Spanish.
Usually 'un paseo' (a walk). Use 'el paseo' only if you are referring to a specific street named 'El Paseo'.
Yes, it is universal, though 'dar una vuelta' is a very popular alternative in many countries.
Only if the exercise is very light. For power walking or hiking, use 'caminar rápido' or 'hacer senderismo'.
Usually, but with 'en' + vehicle, it can mean a leisurely ride.
Damos unos paseos. (We take some walks).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Fui a dar un paseo or Di un paseo.
관련 표현
Dar una vuelta
synonymTo take a quick turn/stroll
Hacer senderismo
specialized formTo go hiking
Estirar las piernas
similarTo stretch one's legs
Dar un paso
contrastTo take a step
