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"A las tres" is a phrase which is often translated as "at three", and "pasear" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to go for a walk". Learn more about the difference between "a las tres" and "pasear" below.
a las tres(
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lahs
trehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at three
Entro a trabajar a las ocho de la mañana y salgo a las tres de la tarde.I start work at eight in the morning and finish at three in the afternoon.
b. at three o'clock
El avión salió a las tres de Toronto, así que estará a punto de llegar a Nueva York.The plane left Toronto at three o'clock so it will be about to arrive in New York.
pasear(
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seh
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to go for a walk (on foot)
Me encanta ir a pasear por la playa.I love going for a walk on the beach.
b. to go for a drive (by car)
Paseamos por la costa en mi carro nuevo.We went for a drive along the coast in my new car.
c. to go for a ride (via vehicle or animal)
Paseo en bici cada domingo por la mañana.I go for a ride on my bike every Sunday morning.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to exhibit)
a. to show off
Mi hermana paseó su nuevo atuendo en la fiesta.My sister showed off her new outfit at the party.
pasearse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to go for a walk
Cuando necesito pensar, voy a las montañas a pasearme.When I need to think, I go to the mountains for a walk.
