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pas藞sare

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Translation

to pass; to spend (time); to happen

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin passare, from passus ('a step, a pace').

Origin
Latin
Root
passus
English cognates
pass, passage

Grammar

Verb type-are regular, perfect with essere (intransitive) or avere (transitive)

Examples

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We pass by the market before going home.

velocemente .

Time passes quickly when you're having fun.

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I spent the whole day at the office.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 6: Words 341-350.