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How to Say "passage" in Spanish

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pasaje

pah-SAH-heh/paˈsa.xe/

nounB2General
Use 'pasaje' when referring to a section of a written text, a musical piece, or a formal/historical term for a ticket or voyage.
A colorful paper ticket stub, slightly torn, signifying a purchased fare for travel.

Examples

El pasaje del libro describe la vida en la Edad Media.

The passage from the book describes life in the Middle Ages.

Necesito comprar un pasaje de ida y vuelta a la costa.

I need to buy a round-trip ticket to the coast.

El pasaje de metro es más caro ahora.

The subway fare is more expensive now.

El profesor nos pidió analizar este pasaje del libro.

The professor asked us to analyze this passage from the book.

Figurative Meaning

This is a figurative meaning—it treats the text itself as a 'passageway' or segment you move through when reading.

Using 'Pasaje' for Events

Mistake: “Compré un pasaje para el concierto.”

Correction: Compré una entrada/un boleto para el concierto. ('Pasaje' is reserved for transport.)

paso

/PAH-soh//ˈpaso/

nounB1General
Use 'paso' to describe a physical way or route through a place, like a path, a mountain pass, or a narrow opening.
A narrow, winding road cutting between two tall, rocky hills, symbolizing a passage or mountain pass.

Examples

Caminamos por un estrecho paso de montaña.

We walked through a narrow mountain passage.

El túnel es el único paso entre las dos ciudades.

The tunnel is the only passage between the two cities.

Cerraron el paso de montaña por la nieve.

They closed the mountain pass because of the snow.

El guardia nos bloqueó el paso.

The guard blocked our way.

trozo

TROH-soh/ˈtɾoso/

nounB1Informal
Use 'trozo' for a fragment or a piece of something, often used informally for a section of text or a song.
A single, brightly colored rectangular panel, similar to a comic book frame, showing a simple character sitting under a large green tree.

Examples

Me gusta mucho este trozo de la canción.

I really like this passage/piece of the song.

Me encanta ese trozo de la canción.

I love that section of the song.

El profesor leyó un trozo del Quijote.

The professor read a passage from Don Quixote.

Solo recuerdo un pequeño trozo de nuestra conversación.

I only remember a small bit of our conversation.

tránsito

nounB1General
Use 'tránsito' specifically for the act of passing through or the state of being in transit, such as in an airport or during movement between places.

Examples

El aeropuerto tiene una zona de tránsito para vuelos de conexión.

The airport has a transit area for connecting flights.

pasaje

pah-SAH-heh/paˈsa.xe/

nounA2Formal/Historical
Use 'pasaje' in its more formal or historical sense when referring to a ticket for travel or a voyage itself.
A colorful paper ticket stub, slightly torn, signifying a purchased fare for travel.

Examples

Compré un pasaje de avión a Buenos Aires.

I bought a passage/ticket for a flight to Buenos Aires.

Necesito comprar un pasaje de ida y vuelta a la costa.

I need to buy a round-trip ticket to the coast.

El pasaje de metro es más caro ahora.

The subway fare is more expensive now.

El profesor nos pidió analizar este pasaje del libro.

The professor asked us to analyze this passage from the book.

Figurative Meaning

This is a figurative meaning—it treats the text itself as a 'passageway' or segment you move through when reading.

Using 'Pasaje' for Events

Mistake: “Compré un pasaje para el concierto.”

Correction: Compré una entrada/un boleto para el concierto. ('Pasaje' is reserved for transport.)

Text vs. Physical Route

The most common confusion is between 'pasaje' (for text/music) and 'paso' (for a physical way). Remember that 'pasaje' is abstract for written/musical content, while 'paso' refers to a literal path or route you can walk through.

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