pase
“pase” means “pass” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
pass
Also: ticket, pass, move
📝 In Action
Necesito mi pase de abordar para subir al avión.
A2I need my boarding pass to get on the plane.
Compramos un pase de tres días para el parque de diversiones.
B1We bought a three-day pass for the amusement park.
El jugador de fútbol dio un pase perfecto a su compañero.
B1The soccer player made a perfect pass to his teammate.
Come in / Go ahead
Also: pass
📝 In Action
Adelante, pase por favor. La puerta está abierta.
A1Go ahead, come in please. The door is open.
Espero que mi hijo pase el examen de matemáticas.
B1I hope my son passes the math exam.
Dile a tu amigo que pase a la sala.
B1Tell your friend to come into the living room.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: pase
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'pase' to mean a ticket or permit?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'pase' comes directly from the verb 'pasar' (to pass). 'Pasar' itself is from the Latin word 'passāre', which means 'to step' or 'to walk'. The noun form developed from the idea of 'the act of passing' or 'permission to pass'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'pase', 'paso', and 'paseo'?
Great question! 'Pase' can be a noun (a ticket, a permit) or a command ('Come in!'). 'Paso' is a noun meaning 'a step' or the verb form 'I pass'. 'Paseo' is a noun that means 'a walk' or 'a stroll'.
When do I say 'pasa' and when do I say 'pase' for 'come in'?
Use 'pasa' when talking to someone informally (tú), like a friend or family member. Use 'pase' when talking to someone formally (usted), like a stranger, a boss, or an older person.