How to Say "you pass" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you pass” is “pasas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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Tú form, Present Tense (e.g., you cross, you hand over)
Examples
¿Qué te pasas haciendo en tu teléfono todo el día?
What do you spend the whole day doing on your phone?
Si pasas por la tienda, ¿puedes comprar leche?
If you pass by the store, can you buy milk?
No pasas el examen si no estudias.
You won't pass the exam if you don't study.
The 'Tú' Form
This form ('pasas') is used when talking directly to one person you know well (like a friend) about something they are doing right now or regularly.
Spending Money vs. Time
Mistake: “Using 'pasas' to mean 'you spend money'.”
Correction: Use *gastar* for money, not *pasar*. 'Pasas' is only correct for time or movement.
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