pasar el rato con amigos
/pasaɾ el ɾato kon amiɡos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'hang with friends' is translated into Spanish as pasar el rato con amigos.
This phrase is used to describe spending a casual amount of time socializing with friends.
What does it mean word for word?
The core part of the expression, pasar el rato, literally means 'to pass the time'.
Which one should you use?
While pasar el rato con amigos is a standard way to express the idea, pasar el tiempo con amigos is a slightly more formal or neutral alternative. For a more informal way to say you are meeting up or hanging out, you can use juntarse con amigos.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
If you want to sound more formal or neutral, use pasar el tiempo con amigos. In informal settings, juntarse con amigos is a very common way to express hanging out or meeting up.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers use the word sobremesa to describe the specific act of hanging out around the table after a meal has ended, a tradition that can last for hours.
- Depending on the region, using pasar el rato in a romantic context can imply a casual fling rather than a platonic friendship.
- In Mexico, a very common slang way to say you are hanging out is dar el rol, which uses the imagery of a circular stroll or a continuous movement.
Examples in context
- Esta tarde voy a salir con mis amigos al cine.This afternoon, I'm going to hang out with my friends at the movies.
- ¿Quedamos con los amigos en el café?Shall we meet up with our friends at the café?
- No quiero salir, solo quiero pasar el rato con amigos.I don't want to go out, I just want to hang with friends.
- Me gusta pasar el rato con amigos en el parque.I like to hang with friends in the park.
- ¿Quieres pasar el rato con amigos este fin de semana?Do you want to hang with friends this weekend?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their plans for the afternoon.
- María¿Qué vas a hacer esta tarde, Daniel?What are you going to do this afternoon, Daniel?
- DanielVoy a pasar el rato con amigos en la plaza.I am going to hang with friends at the plaza.
- María¡Qué bien! ¿Puedo ir con ustedes?That's great! Can I go with you all?
- DanielClaro, María, ven con nosotros.Of course, María, come with us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
