Pásale
informal, Mexico
In Mexico people invite you in with Pásale or Pásele. The plain Pase and Adelante also work everywhere. It is also called Pásenle.
Meaning: an invitation to enter (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Pásale | informal, Mexico |
| Pase | formal |
| Adelante | neutral |
| Pásenle | to several people, Mexico |
Pásale is for one person you address as tú and pásele is for usted. For a group say pásenle or pasen.
When do people say it?
Market vendors also call pásele, pásele to bring customers to their stalls.
Did you know?
- The ending -le in pásale adds emphasis in Mexican Spanish and does not refer to a person.
Examples in context
- Pásale, estás en tu casa.Come in, make yourself at home.
- Adelante, por favor.Come in, please.
- Pásenle, ya está lista la comida.Come in, the food is ready.
Example conversation
Carlos arrives at the house of his friend Rubén in Tijuana.
- Rubén¡Carlos! Pásale, pásale.Carlos! Come in, come in.
- CarlosGracias, ¿cómo estás?Thanks, how are you?
- RubénBien, siéntate, ya sirvo café.Fine, sit down, I will serve coffee.
