Pasé (en. Happens)

/paˈse/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Refers to an action that has occurred in the past.

Last year, I spent my vacation at the beach.

El año pasado, pasé mis vacaciones en la playa.

Indicates that something has elapsed or been tolerated.

I overlooked his mistake because I trusted him.

Pasé por alto su error porque confiaba en él.

Within a conversation, it is used to say that a moment has been let pass.

If you didn't call me, I let the moment pass without you.

Si no me llamaste, pasé el momento sin ti.

From the Latin verb 'passare', which means 'to pass'.

passed by

Not paying attention to something or not stopping for it.

pasó de largo

no matter what happens

Indicates willingness to face any situation.

pase lo que pase

let time pass

Means that time has passed without doing anything significant.

pase el tiempo

to pass

To move from one place to another or for time to elapse.

pasar

step

Movement made to advance or a stage in a process.

paso

pass

Imperative form of the verb 'to pass'.

pasa

It is used to refer to something that has happened and is not important.

That situation has already passed, don't dwell on it.

Esa situación ya pasó, no le des más vuelta.

It is said when someone accepts a situation without complaining.

If you don't invite me, well, it's already passed, no problem.

Si no me invitas, pues ya pasó, no hay problema.