paramo

[ par-uh-moh, pahr-uh- ]

noun

, plural par·a·mos.

1. a high, cold plateau of South America.

paramo

/ ˈpærəˌməʊ /

noun

1. a high plateau in the Andes between the tree line and the permanent snow line

Word History and Origins

Origin of paramo¹

First recorded in 1750–60; from South American Spanish; Spanish páramo “barren plain”; presumably of pre-Latin origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of paramo¹

C18: American Spanish, from Spanish: treeless plain

Example Sentences

Nikky Paramo, one of the dance instructors and an industry veteran who performed with Britney Spears on tour, emphasizes how challenging this skill is, adding another level of physical complexity to a routine.

From Salon

While teaching the girls a new routine, Paramo says, “People just expect women to be able to dance in heels. They’ll be like you know, ‘I could just throw heels on and do a routine.’

From Salon

Paramo says she's attempting to teach the girls how to quickly improve their skills, “while in three-inch heels and some of them have never worn heels before in their lives.”

From Salon

Lombardo taught at Bret Harte Elementary for 30 years in a variety of roles, including teaching kindergarten, intervention and performing arts chorus, John Paramo, superintendent of the Burbank Unified School District, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

“Over the course of her highly accomplished career, Ms. Lombardo touched the lives of thousands of students, parents, and colleagues, who will be mourning this loss in the days to come,” Paramo wrote.

From Los Angeles Times