How to say “to happen, to pass” in Spanish

“To happen, to pass” in Spanish is pasar. ¿Qué pasa?, what's happening?

For yo, tú and él / ella: paso, pasas, pasa.

In English, pasar means “to happen, to pass”.

“To happen, to pass” in Spanish is pasar (pah-SAR).

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How do you say “to happen, to pass” in Spanish?

“To happen, to pass” in Spanish is pasar. ¿Qué pasa?, what's happening?

How do you pronounce pasar?

Say it pah-SAR. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SAR. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

How do you conjugate pasar in the present tense?

For yo, tú and él / ella: paso, pasas, pasa.

What does pasar mean in English?

In English, pasar means “to happen, to pass”.

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.