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"Passed" is a form of "pass", a transitive verb which is often translated as "pasar". "Started" is a form of "start", a transitive verb which is often translated as "comenzar". Learn more about the difference between "passed" and "started" below.
pass(
pahs
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. pasar
We passed several small towns on our way to the city.Pasamos varios pueblos pequeños rumbo a la ciudad.
d. cruzarse con
I passed Danica in the hall on my way to the library.Me crucé con Danica en el pasillo rumbo a la biblioteca.
3. (to cross)
a. cruzar
They passed the border after waiting in line for an hour.Cruzaron la frontera después de esperar una hora en la fila.
4. (medicine)
a. expulsar
If he passes blood in his urine, call me immediately.Si expulsa sangre en la orina, llámame de inmediato.
5. (to surpass)
a. superar
The price of eggs passed a new record today.El precio de los huevos superó un récord nuevo hoy.
7. (sports)
a. pasar
Why didn't you pass me the ball? I was wide open!¿Por qué no me pasaste la pelota? ¡Estaba completamente abierto!
8. (to approve)
a. aprobar
It seems we have enough votes to pass the bill.Parece que tenemos suficientes votos para aprobar el proyecto de ley.
9. (legal)
a. dictar
The judge passed sentence, but we are going to appeal.El juez dictó sentencia, pero vamos a apelar.
10. (to express)
a. hacer
Arnold was not well liked in town because he was always passing judgment on others.Arnold no era muy querido en la ciudad porque siempre estaba haciendo comentarios sobre los demás.
11. (to move)
a. pasar
It will only take me a minute to pass an iron over the shirt and get the creases out.Solo me entretengo un minuto en pasarle una plancha a la camisa y quitar las arrugas.
12. (to spend)
a. pasar
Carla and Gisela like to pass the time singing.A Carla y Gisela les gusta pasar el rato cantando.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
13. (to move past)
a. pasar
Make sure there aren't any cars coming before you pass.Fíjate en que no vengan carros antes de pasar.
15. (time)
a. pasar
Since you just gave blood, you need to let a few minutes pass before you stand up.Como acabas de donar sangre, debes dejar pasar unos minutos antes de pararte.
b. transcurrir
Three weeks have passed since our last meeting.Han transcurrido tres semanas desde nuestra última reunión.
16. (to happen)
a. ocurrir
What passed during the Battle of Gettysburg will forever be remembered in the annals of history.Lo que ocurrió durante la Batalla de Gettysburg será recordado por siempre en los anales de la historia.
17. (to be approved)
a. ser aprobado
The budget reform is expected to pass in the senate.Se espera que la reforma presupuestaria se apruebe en el senado.
18. (to transfer)
a. pasar
Tradition held that the crown must pass to the oldest male heir.La tradición sostenía que la corona debía pasar al heredero primogénito varón.
19. (sports)
a. pasar
Alex passed and then ran interference.Alex pasó y luego corrió para bloquear al otro equipo.
20. (to decline)
a. pasar
Thanks for the invitation but I’m going to pass this time.Gracias por la invitación pero voy a pasar por ahora.
22. (to dissipate)
a. pasarse
If you have a glass of water, maybe your headache will pass.Si tomas un vaso de agua, a lo mejor se te pasa el dolor de cabeza.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
23. (geography)
b. el desfiladero (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There is a narrow pass between Austria and Italy.Hay un desfiladero estrecho entre Austria e Italia.
24. (permit)
b. el permiso (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Students are not allowed to leave class without a pass.No se permite a los estudiantes salir de clase sin un permiso.
25. (sports)
a. el pase (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Trevor got a great pass from Darren and scored the winning goal.Trevor recibió un pase magnífico de Darren y anotó el gol ganador.
26. (movement)
b. la pasada (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The plane made four passes over the city and then headed back to land.El avión hizo cuatro pasadas sobre la ciudad y luego se fue a aterrizar.
27. (in exam)
a. el aprobado (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He didn’t score as high as he wanted, but at least he got a pass.No sacó una calificación tan alta como quisiera, pero por lo menos obtuvo un aprobado.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The negotiations reached such a pass that all sides decided to take a break.Las negociaciones habían llegado a tal extremo que todas las partes decidieron tomar un descanso.
Things have come to a pretty pass when she says she can’t live on $10,000 a month.Hay que ver a dónde hemos llegado cuando ella dice que no puede vivir con $10,000 al mes.
a. el abono (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If you're going to stay in Paris for a week, you should get a weekly pass to move around.Si te quedas una semana en París, te conviene comprar un abono semanal para moverte.
start(
start
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to begin)
a. empezar
A group of students started the anti-war movement.Un grupo de estudiantes empezó el movimiento contra la guerra.
c. dar comienzo
The teacher started the course with a speech.El profesor dio comienzo al curso con un discurso.
a. encender
You can't start the hedge cutter because the power cord is unplugged.No puedes encender el cortasetos porque el cable está desenchufado.
b. arrancar
If you cannot start your car, I will take you.Si no puedes arrancar el coche, te llevaré yo.
c. poner en marcha
I could not start the motorcycle because its tank was empty.No pude poner en marcha la moto porque el depósito estaba vacío.
4. (to found)
d. poner en marcha
My boss started this empire with just one store.Mi jefe puso en marcha este imperio con solo una tienda.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
5. (to begin)
a. empezar
It all started when he decided to go abroad.Todo empezó cuando decidió irse al extranjero.
7. (to set out)
a. arrancar
My car won't start, so I had to take the bus.Mi coche no arranca, así que tuve que coger el autobús.
b. ponerse en marcha
If the lawn mower doesn't start, clean the filters.Si el cortacésped no se pone en marcha, limpia los filtros.
10. (to protrude)
a. salirse
His eyes started when he saw her in that red dress.Se le salían los ojos cuando la vio con ese vestido rojo.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
11. (beginning)
a. el comienzo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The start of the tournament will take place at two o'clock.El comienzo de torneo tendrá lugar a las dos en punto.
b. el principio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Be patient at the start of the race; save your strength.Ten paciencia al principio de la carrera; ahorra fuerzas.
b. la línea de salida (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Please, all runners go to the start.Por favor, todos los corredores acudan a la línea de salida.
c. la línea de partida (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The runners left the start at nine o'clock.Los corredores salieron de la línea de partida a las nueve en punto.
a. el respingo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The student gave a start when the teacher called his name.El alumno dio un respingo cuando el profesor dijo su nombre.
b. el sobresalto (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I woke up with a start because I thought I was late for work.Me levanté de un sobresalto porque pensé que iba tarde para el trabajo.
14. (sports)
a. la ventaja (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Our team had a five-minute start over our competitors.Nuestro equipo tuvo una ventaja de cinco minutos sobre nuestros contrincantes.
