pásalo
/pasalo/from spelling rules
To say 'hand it' in Spanish, use pásalo.
What does it mean word for word?
pásalo is composed of the verb pasar (to pass/hand) and the direct object pronoun lo (it, masculine).
Which one should you use?
Use pásalo for a masculine object and pásala if the object being handed is a feminine noun (like la sal – the salt). If you are asking a group of people to hand it to you, use pásenlo (Latin America) or pasadlo (Spain).
How does it change in a sentence?
pásalo is an imperative (command) form used when speaking to one person informally.
How do you pronounce it?
/pasalo/
Did you know?
- While pásalo means 'hand it', the same word is used in the phrase pásalo bien, which means 'have a good time'. In this context, it refers to 'passing' or experiencing a pleasant moment.
- If you use the reflexive form pásate, you are no longer 'handing something' but are instead telling someone to 'stop by' or 'drop in' for a visit.
- Using the imperative pásalo can sound unexpectedly demanding to native speakers. To soften the request, speakers often switch to the conditional ¿me lo pasarías? to avoid sounding like they are giving a blunt order.
Examples in context
- Por favor, entregue el documento al secretario.Please hand the document to the secretary.
- Le ruego que dé el regalo a la señora.Please hand the gift to the lady.
- ¡Dame el libro, por favor!Hand me the book, please!
- Pásalo a la niña, por favor.Hand it to the girl, please.
- Si ves el libro, pásalo.If you see the book, hand it over.
- Pásalo de mano en mano.Hand it from person to person.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are cleaning the living room.
- Daniel¿Ves el control remoto?Do you see the remote?
- SofíaSí, está aquí en la mesa.Yes, it is here on the table.
- DanielPásalo, por favor.Hand it to me, please.
- SofíaAquí tienes, Daniel.Here you go, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
