Meaning
footstep (sound)
- step
- pace
- footprint
In a sentence
Ho sentito un passo dietro la porta.
I heard a footstep behind the door.
Di chi è questo passo sulla sabbia?
Whose footprint is this in the sand?
Cammina piano, il tuo passo è troppo veloce.
Walk slowly, your pace is too fast.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| passo | masculine · singular |
| passi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'passo' for steps in a process or sequence; 'gradino' for physical steps (e.g., stairs).
- Avoid confusing 'passo' (step) with 'passaggio' (passage) in context—'passo' is shorter, more abstract.
- In 'a passo d'uomo,' it means 'at walking pace'—common in driving or hiking contexts.