pasajero
“pasajero” means “passenger” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
passenger
Also: commuter
📝 In Action
El avión tiene capacidad para doscientos pasajeros.
A2The plane has a capacity for two hundred passengers.
El conductor saludó al pasajero.
A1The driver greeted the passenger.
Los pasajeros deben mostrar su billete antes de subir.
B1Passengers must show their ticket before boarding.
fleeting
Also: temporary, passing
📝 In Action
No te preocupes, es solo un dolor pasajero.
B1Don't worry, it's just a fleeting pain.
Fue una moda pasajera de los años noventa.
B2It was a passing fad from the nineties.
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If someone says 'Es una tristeza pasajera,' what do they mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish verb 'pasar' (to pass), which comes from the Vulgar Latin 'passare', meaning to step or walk by.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'pasajero' always refer to a person?
No. When it is used as a noun, it refers to a person (a passenger). However, when used as an adjective, it describes things that are temporary or short-lived, like a feeling or the weather.
What is the difference between 'pasajero' and 'viajero'?
A 'pasajero' is someone currently in a vehicle (like a bus or plane). A 'viajero' is a traveler in a broader sense, someone who goes on trips or explores new places.