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"Grass" in Spanish: pasto
el pasto
Note: ES: el césped
Grass is el pasto (PAHS-toh) in much of Latin America. It is masculine: el pasto. Spain often says el césped for lawn grass.
Park picnic
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How to pronounce pasto
Say it
PAHS-toh
/ˈpas.to/
PAHS-toh. Stress PAHS. Soft p. Final o is short. Say pasto clearly.
"Grass" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el pasto | the grass Latin American default. | Latin American default. |
| en el pasto | on the grass Sitting or playing. | Sitting or playing. |
| el césped | the lawn / turf Common in Spain; also parks. | Common in Spain; also parks. |
| cortar el pasto | to cut the grass Yard chores. | Yard chores. |
How to use pasto in real life
- 1Park picnic
Nos sentamos en el pasto.
We sit on the grass.
En el pasto.
- 2Home yard
Hay que cortar el pasto.
We need to cut the grass.
El pasto as object.
- 3Kids playing
Los niños corren por el pasto.
The kids run across the grass.
Por el pasto.
Mistakes English speakers make with pasto
Incorrect: La pasto está verde.
Correct: El pasto está verde.
Pasto is masculine: el pasto.
Incorrect: Me siento a el pasto.
Correct: Me siento en el pasto.
Say en el pasto for location.
Good to know
In Latin America el pasto is everyday for grass and lawns. Spain favors césped for manicured lawns. Parks ask you not to pisar el pasto in some spots.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a picnic spot
ChatPal
¿Comemos en el pasto o en la banca?
Shall we eat on the grass or on the bench?
You
En el pasto. Traje una manta.
On the grass. I brought a blanket.
ChatPal
El pasto está seco hoy.
The grass is dry today.
You
Bien. Abrimos la comida.
Good. Let’s open the food.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Grass" in Spanish
Is pasto masculine?
Yes: el pasto, los pastos.
Pasto or césped?
Pasto is common in Latin America; césped is frequent in Spain.
How do you pronounce pasto?
PAHS-toh with stress on PAHS.
How do I say on the grass?
En el pasto.
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