passare
pass
The Italian word for 'pass' is 'passare'. It is generally used in a similar context as in English, meaning to move or cause to move in a specified direction, to hand over something, or to ignore or disregard something or someone. However, like all translations, the context in which `passare` is used can change its precise meaning.
Example sentences using: passare
Posso passare al supermercato?
Can I go to the supermarket?
In this example sentence, 'passare' is used to mean 'go'. This is common in many contexts, such as asking permission to go somewhere.
Vorrei passare più tempo con te.
I would like to spend more time with you.
Here, 'passare' is used to indicate the passing or spending of time. It is directly translated as 'spend' in English.
Devi passare il sale, per favore?
Can you pass the salt, please?
In this case, 'passare' means 'to pass' as in handing something to someone else. It's often used in this context in day-to-day conversations.