Pasa (en. Bruise)

/ˈpasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A mark or bruise on the skin resulting from injury or impact.
He got a bruise on his arm after getting hit.
Nakaroon siya ng pasa sa kanyang braso matapos mahampas.
A condition where blood vessels under the skin are damaged.
A bruise is often not dangerous and heals on its own.
Ang pasa ay madalas na hindi delikado at kusang gumagaling.

Etymology

Root word 'pasa' from Spanish 'pasa' meaning a mark or bruise on the skin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Has a bruise
There is a mark or bruise on the skin.
May pasa
Under the bruise
Beneath the mark or bruise.
Sa ilalim ng pasa

Related Words

impact
The impact can cause a bruise.
pagsasagi
wound
A wound is more serious than a bruise.
sugat

Slang Meanings

painful bruise or injury
The bruise on my arm hurts, I jokingly said who else hit me.
Ang sakit ng pasa ko sa braso, sabi ko nga wala na kung sino pang pumalo sa akin.
beaten or hurt
Wow, he has a lot of bruises, he must have been bullied again!
Aba, ang dami niyang pasa, mukhang napagtripan na naman!
angry or interrupting a conversation
When he gets angry, everyone just stays quiet.
Pag nag-pasa siya, lahat ay nananahimik na lang.