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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