pace

• Sustantivo que denota la velocidad a la que alguien o algo se mueve, progresa o se desarrolla, o un paso al caminar.

A noun referring to the speed at which someone or something moves, progresses, or develops, or a single step taken when walking.

1. Speed of movementA2formal

   The speed at which someone or something moves, or at which something happens.

   ritmo de movimiento

   • He walked at a brisk pace.
   • The pace of technological change is accelerating.
   • She set a fast pace for the runners.

   Sinónimosbrisknessclipquicknessratespeedswiftnesstempovelocity

2. B1formal

   A single step taken when walking or running.

   Paso (al caminar o correr)

   • He took a pace forward.
   • She measured the room in paces.
   • The soldier took a pace to the left.

   Sinónimosfootstepstepstride

3. Rate of progressB1formal

   The rate or speed at which something develops or is done.

   ritmo de progreso

   • The project is moving at a steady pace.
   • She struggled to keep pace with the advanced class.
   • The pace of life in the city is much faster.

   Sinónimosclippingmomentumraterhythmspeedtempovelocity

• Verbo que significa caminar a un ritmo constante, especialmente de un lado a otro, o establecer la velocidad o el ritmo de una actividad.

A verb used to indicate the act of walking at a steady speed, especially back and forth, or to set the speed or rate of an activity.

1. Walk back and forthB1formal

   To walk with slow or regular steps, often due to anxiety or impatience.

   Pasearse de un lado a otro

   • He paced nervously in the waiting room.
   • She paced back and forth while talking on the phone.
   • The teacher paced around the classroom during the exam.

   Sinónimosmarchpatrolstridetread

   Antónimoshaltreststandstaystop

2. Set or regulate speedB2formal

   To control or set the speed of an activity or process.

   regular el ritmo

   • The runner paced himself to conserve energy for the final lap.
   • She paced her speech to fit the time limit.
   • The manager paced the project to meet the deadline.

   Sinónimosadjustcontrolmoderateregulatesettime