Pasado (en. Past)

/paˈsaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a time that has already occurred.
The past is full of important lessons.
El pasado está lleno de lecciones importantes.
It is used to describe events that have already happened.
I remember the past as a happy time.
Recuerdo el pasado como un tiempo feliz.
adjective
That refers to what has happened in a previous time.
Past experiences shape us.
Las experiencias pasadas nos forman.
A term to classify something that is no longer in the present.
It is a memory from the past.
Es un recuerdo del pasado.

Etymology

From Latin 'praesatum', past participle of 'praestare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

out of style
That is no longer current or is not considered modern.
pasado de moda
the day after tomorrow
The day that comes after tomorrow.
pasado mañana
in the past
Reference to a time prior to the present.
en el pasado

Related Words

to pass
To move from one place to another or to spend time.
pasar
passage
A space or means through which one can pass.
pasaje

Slang Meanings

Something that is no longer relevant or modern.
That clothing is very out of style.
Esa ropa está muy pasado.
A situation that has been complicated or difficult.
That relationship is already very out of style.
Esa relación ya está muy pasado.