pasaste
/pah-SAHS-teh/
you passed
Depicting movement, this illustrates how "pasaste" means 'you passed' a point.
pasaste(Verb)
you passed
?movement, crossing a point
,you went by
?movement, spatial location
you crossed
?crossing a boundary or limit
📝 In Action
¿Pasaste por mi casa ayer?
A1Did you pass by my house yesterday?
Pasaste la pelota muy rápido.
A2You passed the ball very quickly.
💡 Grammar Points
Tú vs. Usted
'Pasaste' uses the informal 'tú' form for 'you.' If you were speaking formally, you would use 'Usted pasó'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Preterite Focus
The preterite tense ('pasaste') is used for actions that started and finished completely in the past, like a single trip or event.
When referring to time, "pasaste" means 'you spent' it, like spending an afternoon reading.
pasaste(Verb)
you spent
?referring to time
you celebrated
?referring to a holiday or event
📝 In Action
¿Pasaste las vacaciones en la playa?
A2Did you spend the holidays at the beach?
Pasaste mucho tiempo jugando videojuegos.
B1You spent a lot of time playing video games.
💡 Grammar Points
Time Expression
When 'pasar' means 'to spend time,' it is usually followed by a measurement of time (e.g., 'dos horas') or a specific period (e.g., 'el fin de semana').
In the context of difficulty, "pasaste" means 'you went through' it and emerged successfully.
pasaste(Verb)
you went through
?experiencing a difficulty or state
,you suffered
?emotional or physical hardship
you endured
?tolerating a situation
📝 In Action
Sé que pasaste un momento muy difícil.
B1I know that you went through a very difficult time.
¿Pasaste hambre en el viaje?
B2Did you feel hunger (go through hunger) on the trip?
When referring to an assessment, "pasaste" means 'you passed' the test.
pasaste(Verb)
you passed
?succeeding in a test or exam
you cleared
?passing an inspection or checkpoint
📝 In Action
¡Qué alivio! Pasaste el examen de conducir.
B1What a relief! You passed the driving test.
¿Pasaste la revisión médica?
B2Did you pass the medical check-up?
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Aprobar'
While 'pasar' works fine for exams, the verb 'aprobar' is often the most direct and specific verb for 'to pass a test'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pasaste
Question 1 of 2
Which English sentence correctly uses 'pasaste' in the sense of spending time?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'pasaste' sometimes translate to 'passed' and sometimes to 'spent'?
The verb 'pasar' is very flexible. When followed by a place or object (e.g., 'la puerta'), it means 'to pass.' When followed by a duration (e.g., 'el día'), it means 'to spend' that time.
Is 'pasaste' the same as 'pasabas'?
No. 'Pasaste' is the simple past (preterite), describing a single, completed action (e.g., 'You passed the finish line'). 'Pasabas' is the descriptive past (imperfect), describing an ongoing or habitual action in the past (e.g., 'You used to pass by every day').