I was passing by (es. Pasaba)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Pasaba tiempo con mis amigos en el parque.
Spent time with my friends in the park.
Context: daily life
Ayer pasaba por la tienda y la vi cerrada.
Yesterday, I was passing by the store and saw it closed.
Context: daily life
Cuando era niño, pasaba mucho tiempo jugando.
When I was a child, I spent a lot of time playing.
Context: childhood

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Mientras pasaba la tarde en la playa, escuché música.
While I was spending the afternoon at the beach, I listened to music.
Context: leisure
No sabía qué pasaba cuando él llegó inesperadamente.
I didn’t know what was happening when he arrived unexpectedly.
Context: social interaction
Mientras pasaba los días, me di cuenta de que necesitaba un cambio.
As the days were passing, I realized I needed a change.
Context: personal growth

Advanced (C1-C2)

A medida que pasaba el tiempo, comprendí la importancia de las relaciones personales.
As time was passing, I understood the importance of personal relationships.
Context: reflection
El escritor reflexionó sobre lo que pasaba en el mundo en su época.
The writer reflected on what was happening in the world in his time.
Context: literary analysis
Pasaba de ser un simple espectador a convertirse en un participante activo de su comunidad.
He went from being a mere spectator to becoming an active participant in his community.
Context: social engagement

Synonyms

  • ocurría
  • sucedía
  • transcurría