Happen in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'happen' is 'pasar', pronounced pah-SAHR (IPA: /paˈsaɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.
Pronunciation: pah-SAHR
| Spanish | pasar |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | pah-SAHR · /paˈsaɾ/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'pasar'
- ¿Qué pasa? Te ves preocupado.
What's going on? You look worried. - Eso pasa mucho en las ciudades grandes.
That happens a lot in big cities. - ¿Qué pasó ayer en la reunión?
What happened yesterday in the meeting? - No te preocupes; no pasa nada.
Don't worry; it's nothing.
Common Phrases with 'pasar'
- ¿Qué pasa?
What's up? / What's happening? - no pasa nada
it's okay / no big deal - pasarlo bien
to have a good time
How to Use 'pasar'
Regular -ar verb with many meanings: to happen, to pass (time or objects), to come in (¡pasa!), and to spend time (pasamos el día juntos). For 'happen', it's used in third person, often with an indirect pronoun: ¿qué te pasó? (what happened to you?).
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review present tense conjugation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say 'happen' in Spanish?
'Happen' in Spanish is 'pasar', pronounced pah-SAHR.
How do you spell 'pasar'?
It is spelled p-a-s-a-r.
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