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/ˈpaso/

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Translation

step, pace

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Word origin

From Latin passus ('step, pace, stride'), from pandere ('to stretch, to spread').

Origin
Latin
Root
passus
English cognates
pace, pass, passage

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpasos

Examples

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The first step is to admit there is a problem.

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He was walking at a slow pace along the shore.

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She stepped forward and took responsibility.

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I heard a soft step in the corridor.

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You have to take a step back to see the whole picture.

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This word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 7: paso, humanidad, usado and 7 more words.