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¿Qué pasa, mijo?
-What's going on, dear?
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¿Qué pasa, mijo?

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¿Qué pasa, mijo?()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to address one's child or a younger person; second person singular)
a. What's going on, dear?
¿Qué pasa, mijo? ¿Por qué esa cara? - Me dejó mi novia.What's going on, dear? Why the long face? - My girlfriend left me.
b. What's happening, dear?
¿Qué pasa, mijo? ¿Por qué estás despierto?What's happening, dear? Why are you awake?
c. What's the matter, dear?
¿Qué pasa, mijo? Te veo preocupado.What's the matter, dear? You look worried.
d. What's wrong, dear?
¿Qué pasa, mijo? - Nada, solo me siento un poco mareado.What's wrong, dear? - Nothing, I just feel a bit dizzy.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to address a friend; second person singular)
a. What's going on, buddy?
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Qué pasa, mijo? ¿Está todo bien? - Sí. ¿Por qué?What's going on, buddy? Is everything OK? - Yes. Why?
b. What's the matter, buddy?
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
¿Qué pasa, mijo? ¿Por qué lloras?What's the matter, buddy? Why are you crying?
c. What's going on, mate?
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Qué pasa, mijo? - Nada, solo estoy preocupado por el examen de mañana.What's going on, mate? - Nothing, I'm just worried about tomorrow's exam.
d. What's wrong, mate?
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
¿Qué pasa, mijo? - Bueno, me acaban de despedir.What's wrong, mate? - Well, I just got fired.
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