pacing

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de caminar de un lado a otro, a menudo por ansiedad, reflexión o impaciencia; también se refiere a la velocidad o el ritmo al que algo progresa o se realiza.

A noun referring to the act of walking back and forth, often due to anxiety, thoughtfulness, or impatience; also refers to the speed or rate at which something progresses or is done.

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1. Walking back and forthB1formal

   The act of walking repeatedly in a small area, often due to anxiety, boredom, or deep thought.

   Caminar de un lado a otro

   • His constant pacing in the waiting room made everyone nervous.
   • She found that pacing helped her think more clearly.
   • The prisoner's pacing was a sign of his restlessness.

2. Speed or rate of progressB2formal

   The speed at which something happens or is done, especially in a story, film, or event.

   ritmo

   • The pacing of the movie was too slow for my taste.
   • Good pacing is essential for a successful novel.
   • The teacher adjusted the pacing of the lesson to keep students engaged.

   Sinónimoscadencemomentumpaceraterhythmspeedtempo

• 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