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pase

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //pɑːˈseɪ//

KK: /pɑːseɪ/

noun
Definition

A specific movement made by a matador in bullfighting, where the cape is presented and moved to attract the bull's charge.


Example

The matador executed a perfect pase, drawing the bull closer with a graceful movement of the cape.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that amazing pase during the bullfight last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was incredible how the matador controlled the bull.
Sloth A
I loved how he made the pase look so effortless.
Sloth B
Totally! It takes a lot of skill to perform it like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
maneuver
gesture
display
Antonyms
inactivity
stagnation
stillness
Root Explanation

This word originates from Spanish 'pase', meaning a pass or permission to go. It is derived from the verb 'pasar', meaning to pass or go through.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pase' as a permission to 'go through' or 'pass' somewhere, which helps you remember that it means a pass.

Visually Confused Words
prase
phase
pause
paste
passe
parse
panse
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