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The meaning of the Spanish word "pasa" and how you use it

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pasa
(v.) (present) happen(s)
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Eso siempre pasa .
That always happens.
Aquí nunca pasa nada .
Here nothing ever happens.
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Video Examples

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The Conscience of a Salesman
¡ Pasa que renuncio !
What's wrong is I quit!
Behind the Scenes - The Cartel of the Snitches
lo que pasa es que matan gente y trafican .
what happens is that they kill people and traffic.
Make Decorative Flowers out of Fruit
Aunque salga irregular no pasa nada
Even if it comes out irregular it's no problem
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qué...pasa
(expression) (present) what's going on; what happens; what's wrong
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Clickable Example Sentences

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¿ Qué pasa aquí ?
What's going on here?
¿ Qué pasa contigo ?
What's going on with you?
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Video Examples

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The Conscience of a Salesman
A ver , a ver , a ver , a ver . ¿ Qué le pasa , Garzón ?
Let's see, let's see, let's see, let's see. What's wrong with you, Garzon?
Vacation Time!
¿ Qué pasa ?
What's wrong?
Chit Chat and Gestures
¿ Qué pasa ? Ah , ¿ por qué ?
What's up? Oh, why?
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lo...que...pasa
(phrase) (present) the thing (is); what's wrong; what happens
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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¿ Qué es lo que pasa ?
What's wrong?
Lo que pasa es que estoy triste .
The thing is that I'm sad.
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Video Examples

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First Dates in an Online World
Lo que pasa que mientras venía en el colectivo escuchando los Babasónicos , vi un gatito en la calle .
The thing is that while I was coming on the bus listening to the Babasónicos, I saw a kitty in the street.
If Facebook Were a Person
No , perdona . Lo que le pasa a tu amiguito es que es un cotilla y le encanta ir contando cosas de los demás por ahí
No, sorry. What's wrong with your friend is that he's a gossip and he loves to go along saying things about others there.
What NOT to Say to a Guy
Que no es eso , lo que pasa es que , que soy una persona que ... Que me … - ¡ Pues dilo !
It's not that, the thing is that, that I'm a person who ... that for me ... -Well, say it!
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no...pasa...nada
(expression) it's ok; don't worry about it; nothing's wrong [lit. "nothing happens"]
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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Si no tienes dinero , no pasa nada .
If you don't have money, it's ok.
¡ Disculpa , no te vi ! / No pasa nada .
Sorry, I didn't see you! / Don't worry about it.
¿ Estás seguro que no pasa nada ?
Are you sure that nothing's wrong?
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Video Examples

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Easy Homemade Orange Ice Cream
Si queréis usar azúcar normal no pasa nada ,
If you want to use normal sugar that's fine,
Children's Hidden Camera - The Strength Test
Pepito , no pasa nada .
Pepito, it's okay.
Meet Maria's Family
Nada , no pasa nada . Si quieres vamos a mi casa y te presento a mi familia .
It's all right. If you want, let's go to my house and I'll introduce you to my family.
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qué...te...pasa
(expression) (present) what's wrong with you; what's happening with you
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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No debes hacer eso . ¿ Qué te pasa ?
You shouldn't do that. What's wrong with you?
Estás bebiendo mucho . ¿ Qué te pasa ?
You are drinking a lot. What's happening with you?
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Video Examples

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Trailer
¿ Qué te pasa ?
What's wrong with you?
Caulimón the Wolf and the "Au" Sound
¿ Qué te pasa , Caulimón ?
What's wrong with you, Caulimón?
How To Make Elmo Feel Better
Elmo , ¿ qué te pasa ?
Elmo, what's wrong with you?
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