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pace

/ˈpa.tʃe/
noun★Intermediate
general

Speed or rate of movement or progress

Camminava a un ritmo sostenuto, mantenendo una buona pace.

He walked at a steady pace, maintaining a good speed.

💡

Often used to describe walking, running, or general movement.

formal

Tempo or rhythm, especially in music or poetry

Il brano era suonato con una pace perfetta.

The piece was played with perfect timing.

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In music, it refers to the speed at which a piece is performed.

general

A step or stride, especially in walking or running

Fece una lunga pace verso la porta.

He took a long stride toward the door.

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Can also refer to a single step or movement.

Collocations

a passo di paceat a walking pacetenere il passoto keep upperdere il passoto fall behind

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

a passo di lumacaphrase
at a snail's pace
perdere il passophrase
to fall behind

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Pace' is often used to describe the speed of movement, but it can also refer to a single step or stride.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of 'pace' depends heavily on the context. In music, it refers to tempo, while in everyday language, it refers to speed or steps.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'passus', meaning 'step' or 'pace'.

📝Usage Notes

In Italian, 'pace' can refer to both the speed of movement and a single step, depending on context.

Word Breakdown

passus
step
root
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese

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