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pase

American  
[pah-sey] / ˈpɑ seɪ /

noun

  1. (in bullfighting) a maneuver by a bullfighter with the capa or muleta to gain the attention of the bull and to guide the course of its attack.


pase British  
/ ˈpɑːseɪ /

noun

  1. bullfighting a movement of the cape or muleta by a matador to attract the bull's attention and guide its attack

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Etymology

Origin of pase

1935–40; < Spanish: literally, a pass, noun use of pase let him pass, 3rd person singular present subjunctive of pasar to pass

Example Sentences

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McVay decidió arriesgarse, y Stafford terminó lanzando un pase a un Terrance Ferguson cubierto, el balón cayó incompleto y los Seahawks mantuvieron la posesión hasta los últimos 25 segundos.¡Suma los puntos!

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Y existe un mayor riesgo de que el caso de un estudiante se pase por alto o se estanque debido a las barreras lingüísticas.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Cuanto más tiempo pase, menos sabremos sobre el universo.

From New York Times • May 6, 2023

Al mismo tiempo, otros estudios recientes sugieren que la deforestación y la degradación están haciendo que la Amazonia pase de ser un sumidero neto de carbono a una fuente de emisión de carbono.

From Scientific American • Nov. 12, 2022

Even though Chantal kept telling them that “Sak pase? Map boule!” is not French.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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