pasada
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la pasada(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (layer)
a. coat
Utilice una brocha limpia para darle una segunda pasada de pintura a la silla.Use a clean brush to apply a second coat of paint to the chair.
2. (clean)
a. wipe
Dale una pasada rápida a los muebles antes de que lleguen los invitados.Give the furniture a quick wipe before the guests arrive.
a. pass
El centinela dio una pasada por enfrente del portón pero no vio al soldado enemigo.The sentry made a pass in front of the gates but didn't see the enemy soldier.
4. (pressing)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Dame cinco minutos; quiero darle una pasada al vestido antes de irnos.Give me five minutes; I want to iron the dress really quickly before we leave.
Perdón por mi aspecto algo desaliñado, pero estaba apurado y no tuve tiempo de darle una pasada a la camisa.Sorry that I look a little scruffy, but I was in a hurry and didn't have time to run the iron over my shirt.
5. (quick look)
a. quick check
¿Me le das una pasada a este correo antes de que lo envíe al cliente?Would you give this email a quick check for me before I send it to the client?
6. (slang) (used to express disbelief or amazement) (Spain)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La fiesta de Mari fue una pasada.Mari's party was totally amazing.
El restaurante nos cobró un recargo por llegar tarde. - ¡Qué pasada!The restaurant added on a charge for being late. - What a rip off!
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