Definitions

1. noun

A step or a measure of a horse’s gait; a style of dance or a step in a style of dance.

“The horse’s gait is a perfect paso.”

2. noun

A Spanish unit of distance or a step in a horse’s gait, equal to about 2.5 feet.

“The distance from the village to the town is about 20 pasos.”

3. noun

A style of dance originating from Spain, characterized by a smooth, gliding movement.

“The couple’s paso dance was beautiful and elegant.”

4. verb

To walk or move at a pace of about 2.5 feet per step.

“The hikers had to paso through the dense forest.”

5. verb

To perform a style of dance or to move in a certain way.

“The dancer will paso through the routine smoothly.”