Italian - English (British) translations for "passo"
"passo" Italian translation
Translation
step
Definition
Passo is an Italian noun that translates to 'step' in English. It refers to the act of moving one foot in front of the other while walking or climbing.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: step
Ho fatto un passo avanti.
I took a step forward.
Meaning: pace
Camminava con passo lento.
He was walking at a slow pace.
Meaning: passage
Il passo segreto si trova dietro il quadro.
The secret passage is behind the painting.
Meaning: pass
Hanno controllato il mio passo all'ingresso.
They checked my pass at the entrance.
Meaning: footprint
I passi sulla sabbia indicavano la direzione.
The footprints in the sand indicated the direction.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ho fatto un passo avanti.
A1: I took a step forward.
A1: Il bambino ha imparato a fare i primi passi.
A1: The child learned to take his first steps.
A1: Abbiamo seguito il percorso passo dopo passo.
A1: We followed the path step by step.
B1: Ho bisogno di un passo concreto per risolvere questo problema.
B1: I need a concrete step to solve this problem.
B1: Dopo aver riflettuto, ho deciso di fare un passo indietro.
B1: After thinking about it, I decided to take a step back.
B2: Se non ti muovi adesso, perderai l'opportunità. È il momento di fare il primo passo.
B2: If you don't act now, you will lose the opportunity. It's time to take the first step.
B2: La situazione sta migliorando, ma dobbiamo procedere con cautela e fare i passi giusti.
B2: The situation is improving, but we must proceed with caution and take the right steps.
C1: Dopo aver valutato attentamente tutte le opzioni, abbiamo deciso di passare al passo successivo.
C1: After carefully evaluating all the options, we decided to move on to the next step.
C1: Per ottenere il risultato desiderato, è necessario seguire un preciso passo logico.
C1: To achieve the desired result, it is necessary to follow a precise logical step.
C2: Il progetto è stato completato con successo grazie alla pianificazione accurata e all'esecuzione dei passi previsti.
C2: The project was successfully completed thanks to careful planning and execution of the planned steps.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In Italian, passo can refer to a literal step taken while walking or climbing. For example, if someone is hiking up a mountain, they might say 'ho fatto dieci passi' meaning 'I took ten steps.' Passo can also be used figuratively to refer to a stage or phase in a process. For instance, 'il primo passo per risolvere un problema è capire la causa' means 'the first step to solving a problem is understanding the cause.'
The word passo has several related terms in Italian. Passare, for example, means 'to pass' or 'to go through,' and can be used in phrases like 'passare il tempo' (to pass the time) or 'passare un esame' (to pass an exam). Another related term is passaggio, which means 'passage' or 'crossing.' This word can be used to describe a physical passage, such as a doorway or bridge, or a metaphorical one, such as a transition from one stage of life to another.
Overall, passo is a versatile word in Italian that can be used both literally and figuratively. Whether you're talking about taking steps on a hike or making progress towards a goal, this word is an important part of the Italian language and culture.