pásala bien
/pasala bjen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "kick it" can be translated into Spanish as pásala bien.
This is a slang expression used to tell someone to have a good time or to relax.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, if you want to tell someone to 'kick it' in a more rebellious or party-heavy sense, you might use the verb desmadrar.
- The verb pasar in pásala bien literally means 'to pass' or 'to spend time'. It treats time as an object that you move through or handle.
- The word bien is a direct relative of the English word 'bonus'. Both share a common ancestor in the Latin word bonus meaning 'good'.
Examples in context
- Vamos a echar la tarde en el parqueLet's hang out in the park
- Hoy vamos a tirar la casa por la ventanaToday we are going to go all out
Example conversation
Lucía is saying goodbye to Javier before he goes to a concert.
- LucíaYa me voy, Javier.I'm leaving now, Javier.
- JavierEstá bien, Lucía. Nos vemos mañana.All right, Lucía. See you tomorrow.
- Lucía¡Diviértete mucho y pásala bien!Have a lot of fun and kick it!
- JavierGracias, yo lo haré.Thanks, I will.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bien, CC BY-SA 4.0.
