Spanish Conversation · Level 11
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Spanish word
pasado
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈsaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveprevious, last
Example
La reunión pasada empezó tarde.
The previous meeting started late.
More examples
El fin de semana pasado fui al cine.
Last weekend I went to the movies.
Core concept
A thing, moment, or period belonging to an earlier time than the present or another reference point.
Common phrases
el fin de semana pasado
last weekend
el mes pasado
last month
la noche pasada
last night
Similar words
anterior: Occurs before a specified time or reference point in an ordered sequence.
previo: Takes place before an event, often as a preparatory or preliminary action.
precedente: Precedes a prior occurrence as an earlier instance in a sequence.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece a un tiempo anterior respecto al presente o a otro punto de referencia; adjetivo usado para marcar lo previo.
Word origin
It derives from the past participle of pasar 'to pass', with the suffix -ado forming an adjective meaning 'that which has passed', ultimately from Latin passare 'to go by'.
Usage tips
- Spanish adjectives normally follow the noun, so pasado typically appears after the noun, while placing it before the noun adds contrast or emphasis.