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paso

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈpæsoʊ// pa·so

n. a specific type of dance step or movement, often used in Spanish or Latin American styles. It can also refer to a traditional religious float carried in a parade.

n. a specific step or movement in dance, particularly within Spanish or Latin American traditions. In a religious context, it refers to an elaborate float depicting a scene from the Passion of Christ, carried during Holy Week processions.


SIMPLE

The dancer performed a complex paso during the performance.

CONTEXTUAL

During the Holy Week celebrations in Seville, crowds gathered to watch the heavy wooden paso being carried through the streets.

COMPLEX

The choreography integrates a traditional paso with modern elements, creating a bridge between historical folk traditions and contemporary stage performance.

Usage

Often used as a loanword from Spanish in the context of dance or religious history.

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