Spanish phrase
¿Cómo pasó?
Meaning
How did it happen?
When to use it
Asks how an event happened. Used to calmly request the cause or sequence after an accident or surprise, neutral and factual tone.
Example dialogue
Me torcí el tobillo cuando bajaba las escaleras.
I twisted my ankle while going down the stairs.
¿Cómo pasó?
How did it happen?