El paseo al aire libre es divertido.

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Breakdown of El paseo al aire libre es divertido.

• divertido: fun
• a: to
• el paseo: the walk
• el aire libre: the open air

Questions & Answers about El paseo al aire libre es divertido.

Why is paseo masculine?

In Spanish, nouns are assigned a gender, and paseo is a masculine noun (it ends with “-o” in most cases, although that is not a universal rule). That is why we say el paseo rather than la paseo.

What does al aire libre mean exactly?

Al aire libre literally means “in the open air.” In English, we often translate it as “outdoors” or “outside.” It emphasizes that the activity (in this case the walk) is taking place outside, not indoors.

Why do we use es (from ser) instead of está (from estar)?

We use es because we are describing a general or permanent characteristic (the walk is “fun” in general). Estar often indicates a temporary state or location, so it would be less common in this context.

Why do we use divertido and not divertida?

In Spanish, adjectives must agree with the gender (and number) of the noun they describe. Since paseo is masculine, we use the masculine form divertido rather than divertida, which is feminine.

Is paseo the only way to talk about a walk or stroll?

No, there are a few ways. Paseo is very common and directly translates to “walk” or “stroll.” You might also see caminata (which emphasizes the act of walking), but when referring to a leisurely outdoor walk, paseo is the typical choice.