Pasto

[ pahs-taw ]

noun

1. a city in SW Colombia. About 8,350 feet (2,545 meters) above sea level.
2. a volcanic peak near this city. 13,990 feet (4,265 meters).

Pasto

/ ˈpasto /

noun

1. a city in SE Colombia, at an altitude of 2590 m (8500 ft). Pop: 404 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

The new figure, reached after more than 66 wells were explored across the Coipasa and Pastos Grandes salt flats, compares with a previous estimate of 21 million metric tons.

From Reuters

Pasto was the most difficult of those cities to get to.

From New York Times

Other similar mothers' groups have sprung up in cities, including western Pasto.

From Reuters

After graduation, Mina joined Colombian professional team Deportivo Pasto but he was deeply frustrated not to be in the main squad and nearly quit to return home.

From Reuters

In Pasto, Liany had served as a first lady of sorts when her older brother was mayor.

From New York Times