Sunday, August 30, 2009

Word of the Week #1

Paseo

Source:
I came across this word in an article by Chris Curry from the Spartan Daily last Monday.

Sentence:
"SJSU and Symphony Silicon Valley have collaborated to turn the western end of the paseo into a venue for a free end-of-summer concert festival."

Definition:
Paseo (noun) is:
1. A slow, idle, or leisurely walk or stroll
2. A public place or path designed for walking; promenade
3. (Esp. in Spanish-speaking countries) a usually tree-lined thoroughfare; avenue

Sentence:
The beautiful paseo downtown holds an annual event complete with live music, carnival games, and a bazaar.

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