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No. 12,900 in Spanish

pasarse

"Pasarse" means "to go too far" or "to exceed/overdo something."

In a sentence

  • Me pasé toda la tarde leyendo un libro.

    I spent the entire afternoon reading a book.

    In this sentence, 'pasarse' is used reflexively to indicate spending time on an activity.

  • No te pases con la sal al cocinar.

    Don't overdo it with the salt when cooking.

    Here, 'pasarse' is used in its imperative form to mean 'overdoing' something or exceeding a limit.

  • Se me pasó felicitarte en tu cumpleaños.

    I forgot to congratulate you on your birthday.

    In this sentence, 'pasarse' conveys the meaning of 'forgetting' to do something, often unintentionally.

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