pasarlo
/pah-sar-loh/
to have a ... time
Pasarlo bien: Having a good time with friends.
pasarlo(verb)
to have a ... time
?when followed by an adverb like 'well' or 'badly'
to spend it
?referring to time or a duration
📝 In Action
Lo pasamos muy bien en la fiesta.
A1We had a very good time at the party.
Espero que vayas a pasarlo de maravilla.
A1I hope you are going to have a wonderful time.
¿Cómo lo estás pasando?
A2How are you enjoying it? / How is it going for you?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Lo' Mystery
In this phrase, the word 'lo' (it) doesn't always refer to a specific object. It's just a fixed part of the expression used to talk about your general experience.
Moving Pronouns
When you use the action form (like 'lo paso'), the 'lo' moves to the front. When you use the base form (pasarlo) or a command (pásalo), it sticks to the end.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'Lo'
Mistake: "Pasamos bien ayer."
Correction: Lo pasamos bien ayer. You must include the 'lo' when describing how your experience went.
⭐ Usage Tips
Varying the Adverb
You can replace 'bien' with almost any adverb to change the meaning: pasarlo genial (great), pasarlo fatal (terrible), or pasarlo increíble (incredible).
Pasarlo: Passing an object to someone else.
pasarlo(verb)
to pass it
?handing an object to someone
to cross it
?going from one side of a place to the other
📝 In Action
Si tienes el libro, ¿puedes pasarlo?
A2If you have the book, can you pass it?
El puente es viejo, pero tenemos que pasarlo.
B1The bridge is old, but we have to cross it.
💡 Grammar Points
Literal Meaning
In this sense, 'lo' is a direct replacement for a masculine noun you just mentioned, like 'the salt' (el salero) or 'the bridge' (el puente).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pasarlo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct way to say 'I had a good time'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lo' always used, or can I say 'la'?
For the idiom 'to have a good time,' it is almost always 'lo' (masculine). However, if you are passing a feminine object like 'la sal' (the salt), you would say 'pasarla'.
Does 'pasarlo bien' mean the same as 'divertirse'?
Yes, they are very similar. 'Pasarlo bien' is more about the overall experience of an event, while 'divertirse' specifically emphasizes having fun.