pas
word
/ˈpɑz/
/pˈæs/
Definition
A 'pas' is a step or movement, especially in dancing or ballet. In English, it's mainly used in ballet terminology for specific dance steps, borrowed from French.
Usage & Nuances
Highly specialized; encountered mainly in ballet and dance (e.g., 'pas de deux', 'pas seul'). Not used for everyday 'step' or 'walk'. Usually spoken in a French style, even in English phrases.
Spanish: pasoPortuguese (BR): passoPortuguese (PT): passoChinese (Simplified): 步伐 - 步Chinese (Traditional): 步伐 - 步Hindi: कदम - चाल (नृत्य)Arabic: خطوةBengali: পদক্ষেপ - হাঁটা (নাচের ধরণ)Russian: шагJapanese: ステップ - 歩（ダンス）Vietnamese: bướcKorean: 스텝 - 발걸음Turkish: adımUrdu: قدمIndonesian: langkah
Example Sentences
The dancer performed a beautiful pas on stage.
basic
He is practicing the pas de chat for the recital.
basic
A ballet pas can be fast or slow, depending on the music.
basic
She nailed every pas in her solo performance last night.
natural
You need to make your pas lighter if you want to look more graceful.
natural
Ballet terms like 'pas de deux' come straight from French.
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