Pasto
Americannoun
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a city in SW Colombia. About 8,350 feet (2,545 meters) above sea level.
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a volcanic peak near this city. 13,990 feet (4,265 meters).
noun
Example Sentences
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The distance between Villagarzón and Pasto is less than 100 miles, but a stretch of road linking the two cities is widely regarded as the worst in all of Colombia.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
Pasto was the most difficult of those cities to get to.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2023
After graduation, Mina joined Colombian professional team Deportivo Pasto but he was deeply frustrated not to be in the main squad and nearly quit to return home.
From Reuters ● Jul. 2, 2018
One is 36-year-old computer programmer Alma Puenayan from the nearby city of Pasto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2015
“I do believe—Por Dios it is—Guido Pasto, my own man!” and Carmen, greatly excited, rushed from his hiding-place shouting, “Guido!” at the top of his voice.
From Mr. Fortescue An Andean Romance by William Westall
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