pásame
“pásame” means “Pass me” in Spanish (Hand over an object).
📝 In Action
Pásame la sal, por favor. Está justo a tu lado.
A1Pass me the salt, please. It's right next to you.
Si terminaste, pásame ese formulario para firmarlo.
A2If you finished, hand me that form so I can sign it.
¡Rápido, pásame la pelota antes de que suene la campana!
A1Quick, pass me the ball before the bell rings!
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: pásame
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates the command 'Pásame la llave'?
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📚 Etymology
The word is a composite form. It is created by combining the informal command form of the regular verb *pasar* (to pass) with the object pronoun *me* (to me). The base verb *pasar* comes from the Latin verb *passare*, meaning 'to step' or 'to pass.'
First recorded: The base verb 'pasar' dates back to the early Romance languages (around the 10th century).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'pásame' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to ensure the stress stays on the first syllable ('PA-sa-me'). This is a rule for combining pronouns with affirmative commands; otherwise, the natural Spanish stress pattern would shift, making the word hard to understand.
When should I use 'Páseme' instead of 'Pásame'?
Use 'Páseme' if you are talking to someone formally (like a customer, a boss, or an elder) who you address as 'Usted.' Use 'Pásame' for friends, family, or people you address as 'tú'.