pass time

pass time(
pahs
 
taym
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. pasar el tiempo
Tom passes time on the weekends playing basketball and talking with his friends.Tom pasa el tiempo los fines de semana jugando básquetbol y hablando con sus amigos.
b. pasar el rato
I gave the children some comic books to read to pass time while we waited.Les di unos cómics a los niños para leer para pasar el rato mientras esperábamos.
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