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"Paso" is a form of "paso", a noun which is often translated as "step". "No, gracias" is a phrase which is often translated as "no, thanks". Learn more about the difference between "no, gracias" and "paso" below.
no, gracias(
noh
grah
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syahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. no, thanks
¿Volver al deporte profesional a mi edad? No, gracias. Prefiero seguir como entrenador.Returning to professional sport at my age? No, thanks. I'd rather stay as a coach.
b. no, thank you
¿Le apetece más vino, señora? - No, gracias.Would you like some more wine, ma'am? - No, thank you.
el paso(
pah
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soh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
b. path
Los soldados le bloquearon el paso cuando intentó entrar.The soldiers blocked his path when he tried to enter.
3. (distance)
4. (speed)
5. (geography)
a. pass
El grupo se encontró con una manada de lobos en el paso de montaña.The group encountered a pack of wolves on the mountain pass.
6. (stage)
a. step
El siguiente es un paso muy importante del proceso.The next step of the process is a really important one.
a. step
El estudio fue un gran paso para la ciencia aeronáutica.The study was a big step for aeronautical science.
8. (religious)
a. float (in a parade)
Fuimos a ver los pasos y las bandas de cornetas y tambores en Madrid durante la Semana Santa.We went to see the floats and the cornet and drum bands in Madrid during Holy Week.
9. (mechanics)
a. pitch (thread width)
El paso de este tornillo mide un milímetro.The pitch of this screw measures one millimeter.
b. unit (measuring device)
La compañía de luz te cobra por cada paso medido por el contador.The electric company charges you for every unit measured on the meter.
los pasos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
11. (sports)
a. traveling (basketball) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El árbitro pitó pasos.The referee blew the whistle and called traveling.
b. travelling (basketball) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
A causa de los pasos del pivote, la posesión pasó al otro equipo.Because of the center's travelling, possession was given to the other team.
