Pasando (en. Passing)

/paˈsando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Translation: it refers to the action of moving something from one place to another.
Translation: He is turning the pages of the book.
Está pasando las páginas del libro.
Translation: it indicates the passage of time.
Translation: Time is passing very quickly.
El tiempo está pasando muy rápido.
Translation: it expresses what happens in a particular moment or situation.
Translation: What's happening here?
¿Qué está pasando aquí?

Etymology

Translation: From the verb pasar, from Latin 'passare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: passing the time
Translation: enjoying a period of leisure.
pasando el tiempo
Translation: going through a bad time
Translation: facing difficulties or suffering.
pasando por un mal momento
Translation: passing by
Translation: ignoring or not paying attention to something or someone.
pasando de largo

Related Words

Translation: pass
Translation: to perform the act of moving from one place to another.
pasar
Translation: passage
Translation: action or effect of passing; it can refer to a relocation.
pasaje

Slang Meanings

Translation: to act carelessly or without worries.
Translation: I'm just passing by, I don't care.
Solo estoy pasando, no me importa.
Translation: to go on with life without concerning oneself with problems.
Translation: I'm here, ignoring the drama.
Estoy aquí, pasando del drama.