O passo
Example: O passo do cachorro ficou mais lento na subida.
Definition
"O passo" refers to the step or pace taken while walking or running, indicating the movement of the feet. In the example phrase, it describes how the dog's pace became slower when going uphill.
Etymology
The phrase "o passo" comes from Portuguese, where "o" is the definite article meaning 'the' and "passo" means 'step' or 'pace.' The word "passo" originates from the Latin word 'passus,' which meant a step or stride. Did you know? The Latin 'passus' was also used to measure distances, roughly equivalent to a double step.
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