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"Pasear" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to go for a walk", and "caminar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to walk". Learn more about the difference between "pasear" and "caminar" below.
pasear()
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.
caminar()
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (to function) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to walk
Cuanto más rápido sea tu ritmo, más rápido caminarás las cinco millas.The faster your pace, the faster you'll walk the five miles.
