el
masculine
/pasaˈxeɾo/
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Translation
passenger
Word origin
From pasaje ('passage'), from pasar ('to pass'), from Vulgar Latin passare, from Latin passus ('step, pace'). A passenger is literally one who passes through.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- passare
- English cognates
- passage, passenger, pass
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpasajeros
Examples
muchos .
The plane is carrying many passengers today.
.
I am the only passenger in this car.
.
The train passengers are very tired.
pasajera .
A female passenger lost her bag on the boat.
conductor .
The driver spoke with each passenger.
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