pase
/ˈpase/
In Spanish, the word for the verb 'to pass' (to move or be moved from one place to another) is pase.
The term pase is used as a verb to describe movement from one place to another. It can also function as a noun meaning a document that grants permission to go and come. There are several related expressions: dejar pasar means 'to let pass' when giving permission to go ahead, and dar paso is used when allowing someone to pass or giving way. Additionally, pase lo que pase is a common idiom meaning 'no matter what happens' or 'come what may'.
Meaning: to move or be moved from one place to another (verb)
Which one should you use?
While pase is a conjugated form, the infinitive form 'to pass' is pasar. If you are specifically talking about passing an exam or a test, Spanish speakers more commonly use aprobar instead of pasar. Regarding nouns, pase refers to a permit or document, whereas paso refers to an opening, road or track available for passing.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form pase is the present subjunctive form of the verb pasar.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpase/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, pasar is used to describe the act of ignoring someone or 'brushing them off', such as in the phrase pasar de alguien.
- The Spanish verb pasar descends from the Vulgar Latin *passāre, which evolved from the Latin noun passus meaning 'a step'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you can use the word pasar to mean 'to visit' someone at their home, as in pasar por casa.
Examples in context
- Es muy probable que pase el examen.I'll very likely pass the exam.This example shows how to use pase in the context of an exam.Tatoeba #6583219 by arh, translation #9668325 by DJ_Saidez
- El pase solo es válido por dos semanas.The pass is only valid for two weeks.This example demonstrates the noun use of pase for a permit.Tatoeba #3893213 by gianich73, translation #3893225 by Delian
- Tengo que aprobar este examen pase lo que pase.I must pass this exam, no matter what.This example illustrates the idiomatic expression 'pase lo que pase'.Tatoeba #1364585 by Shishir, translation #253520 by CK
- No pase, por favor.Do not pass, please.
- Pase por aquí.Pass through here.
- Debe traspasar la frontera.You must pass the border.
- El documento debe ser traspasado al siguiente departamento.The document must be passed to the next department.
- Vamos a pasar por el parque.Let's pass by the park.
- Pasé por tu casa y no estabas.I passed by your house and you weren't there.
- Deja pasar a la señora, por favor.Let the lady pass, please.
- Puedes dejar pasar a los niños primero.You can let the children go first.
- Dale paso al coche que viene.Give way to the oncoming car.
- El conductor nos dio paso para pasar.The driver allowed us to pass.
- Anda, pásame el balón.Pass me the ball.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about a parade in the street.
- DanielEspero que el desfile pase pronto.I hope the parade passes by soon.
- MaríaSí, no quiero que pase demasiado tiempo.Yes, I don't want it to take too long.
- Daniel¿Crees que pase por esta calle?Do you think it will pass through this street?
- MaríaSeguro que sí, Daniel.It certainly will, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pase, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pase, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
