pasar

Senses

1. 1.

   to pass

   to move from one place or point to another

2. 2.

   to happen / to occur

   an event or situation that takes place

3. 3.

   to spend (time)

   to occupy or pass a period of time in an activity

4. 4.

   to hand / to pass (something)

   to give or transfer something to another person

Examples

• "El tren pasó por la estación hace una hora."

  The train passed through the station an hour ago.

• "¿Qué pasó anoche? No vi el final de la película."

  What happened last night? I didn't see the end of the movie.

• "Me encanta pasar el fin de semana con mi familia."

  I love spending the weekend with my family.

Usage

One of the most versatile verbs in Spanish with multiple meanings depending on context. *Pasar* can be transitive (pasar algo = to pass something) or intransitive (pasar = to go/happen). Common phrases: *¿qué te pasa?* (what's wrong with you?), *pasarla bien* (to have a good time).