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pasar

English translation of pasar

pass

The Spanish word 'pasar' means to 'pass' in English. It can be used in a wide range of contexts. For instance, 'pasar' could mean to physically move something or someone from one place to another, to surpass or exceed something or someone, to an action happening or proceeding, to undergo or suffer something, or to spend time, among other uses. It's widely used in daily conversation.

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Example sentences using: pasar

Voy a pasar el rato con mis amigos.

English translation of Voy a pasar el rato con mis amigos.

I am going to spend time with my friends.

In this sentence, 'pasar' means 'spend'. The phrase 'pasar el rato' is commonly used to express the idea of spending or passing time.

Vamos a pasar por el parque.

English translation of Vamos a pasar por el parque.

We're going to pass through the park.

In this context, 'pasar' means to 'pass through' or 'go through'. It shows the action of moving through a space or area.

Necesito pasar la aspiradora en la sala.

English translation of Necesito pasar la aspiradora en la sala.

I need to vacuum the living room.

Here, 'pasar' is used in the sense of using a household tool, like a vacuum cleaner. It refers to the action of using the vacuum cleaner to clean a room.

Me voy a pasar la lista de compras.

English translation of Me voy a pasar la lista de compras.

I'm going to go through the shopping list.

In this sentence, 'pasar' is used to mean 'go through'. This can be used in various contexts such as reading a list, going through notes, etc.

El tren acaba de pasar.

English translation of El tren acaba de pasar.

The train has just passed.

Here, 'pasar' is used to express the action of something or someone passing by or through a place.

Voy a pasar la noche en un hotel.

English translation of Voy a pasar la noche en un hotel.

I'm going to spend the night at a hotel.

In this context, 'pasar' means to 'spend'. 'Pasar la noche' translates to 'spend the night', and it can be used when talking about staying somewhere for a night.

Debemos pasar este asunto a nuestro jefe.

English translation of Debemos pasar este asunto a nuestro jefe.

We should pass this matter to our boss.

Here, 'pasar' is used in the context of passing or transferring something to someone, in this case, a matter or issue to the boss.

Prefiero pasar desapercibido.

English translation of Prefiero pasar desapercibido.

I prefer to go unnoticed.

In this sentence, 'pasar' is used in the sense of 'go'. The phrase 'pasar desapercibido' means to 'go unnoticed' or 'slip under the radar'.

El tiempo pasa rápido cuando te diviertes.

English translation of El tiempo pasa rápido cuando te diviertes.

Time flies when you're having fun.

In this context, 'pasar' can be translated as 'flies'. 'El tiempo pasa rápido' translates to 'time flies', a common phrase used to express that time seems to move quickly when you're enjoying something.

No puedo pasar un día sin ver a mi perro.

English translation of No puedo pasar un día sin ver a mi perro.

I can't spend a day without seeing my dog.

In this sentence, 'pasar' is again used to express the concept of 'spending'. 'Pasar un día' translates to 'spend a day'. This phrase can be used in many contexts such as spending time, spending a day, spending an hour, etc.

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