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"Stepping" is a form of "step", a noun which is often translated as "el paso". "Boo" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "abuchear". Learn more about the difference between "boo" and "stepping" below.
boo(
bu
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. buu
Boo! You guys suck! My grandma could play better.¡Buu! ¡Son un desastre! Mi abuela juega mejor.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
5. (slang) (term of endearment) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. nene (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
I love you, boo. - I love you too.Te quiero, nene. - Yo también te quiero a ti.
b. nena (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
You always look pretty, boo.Tú estás siempre guapa, nena.
c. amor
Come on, boo, don't get mad over such a silly thing.Vamos, amor, no te enfades por una tontería así.
boos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. la rechifla (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The winner stepped onto the podium amid boos from the crowd.El ganador subió al podio en medio de la rechifla del público.
step(
stehp
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (movement)
2. (measure)
a. la medida (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We have taken all necessary steps to ensure that the house is secure.Tomamos todas las medidas necesarias para asegurarnos de que la casa está segura.
3. (stair)
a. el escalón (M) (of a staircase)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Be careful, the steps are very steep.Tenga cuidado, los escalones son muy empinados.
b. el peldaño (M) (of a ladder)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I recommend that you don't use the top step of the ladder.Recomiendo que no utilices el peldaño más alto de la escalera.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Could you step onto the scale, please?Suba a la báscula, por favor.
I stepped out of the boat.Bajé del barco.
a. pisar
If you're not careful, you'll step in one of those puddles.Si no tienes cuidado, pisarás uno de esos charcos.
steps
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. las escaleras (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My grandmother struggles to climb the church steps.A mi abuela le cuesta subir las escaleras de la iglesia.
b. la escalinata (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There are some impressive marble steps going up to the palace doors.Hay una escalinata de mármol imponente que sube hasta la entrada del palacio.
c. las gradas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We went down the steps into the square and wandered around for a while.Bajamos las gradas hasta la plaza y paseamos un rato.
a. la escalera de tijera (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I need the steps to cut this hedge.Necesito la escalera de tijera para cortar este seto.
