pasas
“pasas” means “raisins” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
raisins
Also: sultanas
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No me gustan las galletas con pasas, prefiero las de chocolate.
A2I don't like cookies with raisins; I prefer the chocolate ones.
¿Puedes comprar un paquete de pasas para el cereal?
A1Can you buy a packet of raisins for the cereal?
you pass
Also: you spend (time), you happen (in question)
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¿Qué te pasas haciendo en tu teléfono todo el día?
A2What do you spend the whole day doing on your phone?
Si pasas por la tienda, ¿puedes comprar leche?
A1If you pass by the store, can you buy milk?
No pasas el examen si no estudias.
A2You won't pass the exam if you don't study.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence uses 'pasas' as a verb?
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The noun 'pasas' (raisins) comes directly from the plural of 'pasa,' which is a shortened form of *uva pasa* (dried grape). The verb form 'pasas' comes from the Latin verb *passare*, meaning 'to step' or 'to pass,' giving rise to its many meanings related to movement and time.
First recorded: 13th century (verb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'pasas' means raisins or the verb 'to pass'?
Context is key! If 'pasas' is used with articles like 'las' (las pasas) or in a culinary context, it means raisins. If it follows a pronoun like 'te' (te pasas) or is followed by another verb (pasas haciendo), it is the verb 'pasar' (you pass/spend time).