passar o tempo
/paˈsa(ʁ) ˈɔ ˈtẽ.pu/word by word
To hang out in Portuguese is to say passar o tempo.
The phrase is used to express the idea of socializing or spending time. However, be aware that it can sometimes imply simply killing time or waiting, whereas the English term often implies more active socializing.
Meaning: to socialize (verb)
Which one should you use?
While passar o tempo is a general way to say you are spending time, it may suggest you are just passing the time or waiting. In contrast, terms like Bater papo specifically focus on the act of chatting or having a conversation while spending time together.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the word sair is used informally to mean hang out. In Portugal, the verb conviver is commonly used to mean socializing or spending time together.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say you are hanging out 'with' someone, use the preposition com after the verb phrase, as in passar o tempo com.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈsa(ʁ) ˈɔ ˈtẽ.pu/. The stressed syllable is the 2nd of 5.
Did you know?
- If you want to hang out specifically to talk, you can use bater papo, which literally translates to 'to hit chat'.
- The root of tempo traces back to a Proto-Indo-European word meaning 'to stretch' or 'to string', suggesting that time was originally perceived as a physical length or an extended stretch.
- Because passar o tempo can imply 'killing time', using it during a first date might accidentally signal to your partner that you are not truly interested in the moment.
Examples in context
- Vamos passar algum tempo juntos depois do trabalho?Shall we hang out after work?
- Precisamos socializar mais nos fins de semana.We need to hang out more on weekends.
- Vamos curtir um pouco na praia hoje?Let's hang out at the beach today?
- Eu gosto de passar o tempo no parque.I like to hang out in the park.
Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are planning their weekend.
- MarianaFelipe, você quer passar o tempo comigo amanhã?Felipe, do you want to hang out with me tomorrow?
- FelipeSim, eu adoraria! O que vamos fazer?Yes, I would love to! What are we going to do?
- MarianaPodemos ir ao cinema ou ao shopping.We can go to the cinema or the mall.
- FelipeÓtimo, combinamos o horário mais tarde.Great, we'll agree on the time later.
