pases
/PAH-ses/
that you pass
Visualizing the action of moving past something: 'that you pass' (pases, subjunctive form).
pases(verb)
that you pass
?Present Subjunctive, tú form
,that you happen
?Present Subjunctive, tú form
don't pass
?Negative imperative, tú form (No pases)
📝 In Action
Espero que no pases frío esta noche.
A2I hope you don't get cold tonight (literally: I hope that you don't pass cold).
Quiero que pases la sal, por favor.
B1I want you to pass the salt, please.
No creo que pases el examen sin estudiar.
B2I don't think you will pass the exam without studying.
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Trigger
You use 'pases' when the main verb expresses a wish, doubt, emotion, or command, and the subject changes (e.g., Yo quiero que tú pases).
Negative Commands
To tell someone 'don't pass,' you use the negative imperative, which is the same form: 'No pases por ahí' (Don't go through there).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive
Mistake: "Dudo que pasas el examen."
Correction: Dudo que pases el examen. (Doubt requires the special subjunctive verb form.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Remember the 'S'
In the tú form of the present subjunctive (pases), always keep the 's' at the end, unlike the yo/él/ella/usted form (pase).
Depicting the plural noun 'passes' (pases) in a sports context.
pases(noun)
passes
?Sports, cards, or physical movement
,tickets
?Entry tickets or public transport passes
permits
?Legal authorizations or entry permissions
,moves
?In a game or dance
📝 In Action
Necesito dos pases para el concierto de esta noche.
A1I need two tickets for tonight's concert.
Los jugadores hicieron muchos pases rápidos.
B1The players made many quick passes (in the game).
Hemos comprado abonos de diez pases para el metro.
A2We have bought ten-ride passes for the subway.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Rule
The singular noun is 'pase' (ending in 'e'). To make it plural, you just add an 's' to the end: 'pases'.
Gender Consistency
Since 'pase' is a masculine noun, its plural 'pases' must always use masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., los pases, pases rápidos).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are talking about travel or events, 'pases' usually means tickets. If you are talking about sports, it means moving the ball to a teammate.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pases
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'pases' as the plural of a ticket/permit?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if 'pases' is a verb or a noun?
If 'pases' is preceded by an article (like 'los' or 'unos') or a number, it is almost certainly the plural noun meaning 'tickets' or 'passes.' If it follows a trigger phrase like 'espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'quiero que...' (I want that...), it is the verb form.
Is 'pases' the only form of the verb 'pasar' that looks like the noun plural?
Yes. The plural noun is 'pases.' The verb 'pases' is the 'tú' form of the present subjunctive. The other verb forms (like the 'yo' form, 'pase') look exactly like the singular noun 'pase'.