Pas
Example: No pas pel carrer sense mirar abans als dos costats.
Definition
"Pas" is a Catalan verb meaning to step or walk, often used to describe the action of moving forward or crossing a space. It is commonly used in phrases instructing someone to take a step, such as 'No pas pel carrer sense mirar abans als dos costats,' meaning 'Do not step into the street without looking both ways first.'
Etymology
The word "pas" comes from the Latin word 'passus,' meaning 'step' or 'pace.' It shares roots with many Romance languages where similar forms describe stepping or walking. Did you know that the Latin 'passus' originally referred to a double step used as a unit of measurement in Roman times?
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"Pas" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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