'Pasan' is used when talking about 'ellos' (they, masculine or mixed group), 'ellas' (they, feminine), or 'ustedes' (you all/y'all).

Identifying the Speaker

When describing movement, 'pasar' often requires a preposition like 'por' (through/by) or 'a' (to) to specify the destination or route.

Directional Use

Extremely common, used daily to describe movement or the flow of time.

When 'pasan' means 'happen,' the subject is usually an impersonal noun like 'cosas' (things) or 'eventos' (events).

Impersonal Use

Very frequent when asking or stating what is occurring.

Using 'Gastar' for Time

Remember that Spanish uses 'pasar' only for spending time. When talking about spending money, you must use the verb 'gastar'.

Spending Time vs. Money

Commonly used to describe how a group uses their leisure time.

'Pasan' is the third-person plural present form of 'pasar.' Learn its core meanings: to pass/move through, to happen/occur, and to spend time, along with full conjugation tables.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations