How to Say "don't pass" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “don't pass” is “pases” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Espero que no pases frío esta noche.
I hope you don't get cold tonight (literally: I hope that you don't pass cold).
Quiero que pases la sal, por favor.
I want you to pass the salt, please.
No creo que pases el examen sin estudiar.
I don't think you will pass the exam without studying.
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).
Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive
Mistake: “Dudo que pasas el examen.”
Correction: Dudo que pases el examen. (Doubt requires the special subjunctive verb form.)
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