English–Spanish

“go by” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾanskuˈriɾ/

Example

Los minutos transcurren sin que me dé cuenta.

The minutes go by without me noticing.

Illustration for transcurrir (go by)

How to say “go by” in Spanish

“Go by” in Spanish is transcurrir.

A road stretching into the distance marked by receding milestones.

Full entry for transcurrir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with transcurrir

El tiempo transcurrió más rápido de lo que esperaba.

Time went by faster than I expected.

Tips for using transcurrir

  • Transcurrir is usually intransitive and common in formal or written contexts to report how events or periods unfold, so it fits news, histories, and summaries.

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