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"Qué pasa" is a form of "qué pasa", a phrase which is often translated as "what's going on". "Mi amigo" is a phrase which is often translated as "my friend". Learn more about the difference between "mi amigo" and "qué pasa" below.
mi amigo(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. my friend
¿Quién es Julius? - Julius es mi amigo. ¿Puede venir a casa después de las clases?Who's Julius? - Julius is my friend. Can he come over after class?
b. my buddy
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¡Mi amigo Enrique! ¿Cómo te va, güey?My buddy Enrique! How're you doing, man?
c. my mate
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Yo y mi amigo somos de Sheffield. ¿Y ustedes?Me and my mate are from Sheffield. And you?
d. my pal
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Mi amigo Mario me ha invitado a cenar.My pal Mario has invited me to dinner.
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qué pasa(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what's going on
¿Qué pasa, amigo? ¿Necesitas ayuda?What's going on, buddy? Do you need help?
b. what's happening
¿Qué pasa, cariño? Oí un ruido fuerte.What's happening, dear? I heard a loud noise.
c. what's the matter
¿Qué pasa, chicos? ¿Todo bien?What's the matter, guys? Is everything OK?
d. what's wrong
¿Qué pasa, Damián? Te ves preocupado.What's wrong, Damian? You look worried.
e. what's up
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¿Qué pasa, niños? ¿Están bien?What's up, kids? Are you OK?
a. what happens
¿Qué pasa si aprieto este botón?What happens if I press this button?
a. what's going on
You look so sad, dear. Tell me what's going on.Te veo muy triste, amor. Dime qué pasa.
b. what's happening
Talk to me. I need to know what's happening.Háblame. Necesito saber qué pasa.
c. what the matter is
No entiendo qué pasa, Enrique. ¿Por qué actúas como si me odiaras?I don't get what the matter is, Enrique. Why do you act like you hate me?
d. what's wrong
Dime qué pasa, hija. Quisiera poder ayudarte.Tell me what's wrong, honey. I'd like to be able to help you.
e. what's up
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
No sé qué pasa, Diego, pero recuerda que puedes contar conmigo.I don't know what's up, Diego, but remember that you can count on me.
a. what happens
Sabes qué pasa cuando mi compañero de cuarto se enoja.You know what happens when my roommate gets angry.
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