What is the English meaning of el paso?

"El Paso" is Spanish for "The Pass". It refers to a natural passageway or gap in a mountain range, specifically the one that separates the Franklin Mountains from the Guadalupe Mountains in the U.S.-Mexico border region.

The name is also used for:

* The city of El Paso, Texas which is located at this pass.

* El Paso County, Texas, which surrounds the city.