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masculine
/pasaˈtjempo/
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Translation
hobby, pastime
Word origin
A compound of the verb pasar ('to pass') and the noun tiempo ('time'), literally 'pass-time', mirroring the English word 'pastime'.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Root
- pasar + tiempo
- English cognates
- pastime
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpasatiempos
Examples
crucigramas.
His favourite pastime is doing crosswords.
jardinería convertido .
Gardening has become my hobby.
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Which hobby do you prefer for the weekend?
novelas relajante.
Reading novels is a very relaxing pastime.
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The children looked for a pastime for the long journey.
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