pasamos
/pah-SAH-mohs/
we pass
We pass the sunflower on our way down the path.
pasamos(Verb)
we pass
?movement, present tense
,we passed
?movement, simple past tense
,we hand over
?transferring an object
we cross
?a street or barrier
,we go through
?an area or process
📝 In Action
Siempre pasamos por el parque para ir a la escuela.
A1We always pass by the park to go to school.
Ayer pasamos la pelota rápidamente, y ganamos.
A2Yesterday we passed the ball quickly, and we won.
¿Pasamos al comedor? La cena está lista.
A2Shall we go through to the dining room? Dinner is ready.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Tense Identity
The form 'pasamos' is special because it means 'we pass' (right now/always) AND 'we passed' (in the simple past). You rely on context or time words (like 'ayer' for yesterday) to know which one is meant.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Transitive and Intransitive
Mistake: "Pasamos a la sal. (We pass to the salt.)"
Correction: Pasamos la sal. (We pass the salt.) 'Pasar' needs a direct object (like 'the salt') when it means 'to hand over.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Moving Inside
Use 'pasamos' often when inviting people to move from one room to another: 'Pasamos al jardín?' (Shall we go into the garden?)
We spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the park.
pasamos(Verb)
we spend (time)
?duration or leisure
,we went through
?experience or difficulty
we undergo
?a process or difficult situation
📝 In Action
Siempre pasamos las vacaciones de verano en la playa.
A2We always spend the summer vacation at the beach.
Pasamos mucho tiempo buscando el regalo perfecto.
B1We spent a lot of time looking for the perfect gift.
Fue difícil, pero pasamos la prueba.
B2It was difficult, but we passed the test.
💡 Grammar Points
Spending Time
When 'pasar' means 'to spend time,' it almost always needs a duration or time phrase immediately afterward, like 'tiempo' (time) or 'ocho horas' (eight hours).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Gastar' for Time
Mistake: "Gastamos tres horas en el cine."
Correction: Pasamos tres horas en el cine. (We spent three hours at the movies.) 'Gastar' is usually for spending money; 'pasar' is for spending time.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Success
You can use 'pasamos' to mean 'we succeeded' or 'we got through' an exam, a level, or a difficult situation.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pasamos
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Pasamos por un momento difícil,' what is the best translation?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pasamos' used in a reflective way, like 'we happen to be'?
Yes, but usually in its reflexive form: 'Nos pasamos' can mean 'we went too far' or 'we overdid it,' which is a slightly different meaning of the verb 'pasar'.
Can I use 'pasamos' to talk about ignoring something?
Yes. The phrase 'Pasamos de...' means 'We ignore...' or 'We don't care about...' and is common in informal speech, especially in Spain.