# Paso

/ˈpæsoʊ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/paso
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The dancer performed a complex paso during the performance.
- During the Holy Week celebrations in Seville, crowds gathered to watch the heavy wooden paso being carried through the streets.
- The choreography integrates a traditional paso with modern elements, creating a bridge between historical folk traditions and contemporary stage performance.

## Usage notes

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

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